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  1. 4 hours ago

    "More efforts are needed and expected towards establishing the truth in a comprehensive, transparent and credible manner." Joint statement by Foreign Secretary , and on the death of Jamal Khashoggi:

    10 replies . 35 retweets 36 likes
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    Oct 20

    Don't forget that you can go behind the scenes at Orientation 2018! Just add 'ukforeignoffice' on Snapchat:

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    Oct 19

    This morning, British Ambassador visited voting centres in to meet voters, staff and observers and see the electoral process in action!

    3 replies . 20 retweets 74 likes
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    Oct 19

    Incredibly sad to hear the devastating news in . A tragic loss of life. My thoughts are with the family and friends of all those affected.

    1 reply . 18 retweets 47 likes
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    Oct 19

    UK condemns yesterday’s deadly attack on Kandahar’s provincial leadership. My thoughts are with those affected. Note decision to delay elections in Kandahar. UK committed to supporting elections and Afghanistan’s journey towards a more stable and democratic future.

    1 reply . 13 retweets 38 likes
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  6. Oct 19

    In four days the will welcome the King and Queen of the Netherlands to the UK, strengthening a relationship that has endured for centuries

    19 replies . 118 retweets 329 likes
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    Oct 19

    🇲🇨Update on Indonesian 💧3 weeks after the and situation still tough on the ground, especially access to water/sanitation. 🏕🔋🎒 aid shelter, lamps and hygiene kits are on the ground and making a huge difference to people left without homes.

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    Oct 19

    Good luck to who have arrived in Sydney for the fourth Invictus Games. We're proud of you!

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    Oct 18

    Getting excited about to the UK next week. The flags 🇬🇧 🇳🇱 are up. The sun is shining ... we need to keep them all up there til next week ! 🌞

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    Oct 19

    Yesterday, for the first time the FCO in London was illuminated in red to support . This visual aid reminds us of the work that still needs to be done in the fight to eradicate ALL FORMS of MODERN SLAVERY.

    6 replies . 55 retweets 64 likes
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    Oct 16

    🔉 Hear from members of our world-class incident management team on how they've helped defend the UK from 1,100+ significant cyber incidents over the last two years in our first ever podcast!

    1 reply . 17 retweets 34 likes
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    Oct 18

    💃 A beautiful performance at Macarthur Girls High school, which The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are visiting to to see their inspirational work being done by students in human rights, social justice and women's empowerment.

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    Oct 18

    Founded at Bondi Beach in 2013, the OneWave community has now spread to more than 100 beaches in over 20 countries, giving 10,000 people the chance to speak openly about mental health.

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    Oct 17

    - In the latest "Tea with the High Commission" we are joined by to discuss how & can work in harmony & how political will is key to tackling climate change. Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify or visit:

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    Oct 18

    WATCH LIVE: PM holds a press conference at EU Council

    303 replies . 166 retweets 269 likes
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  16. Oct 18

    Minister for Asia @MarkFieldMP holds a roundtable session with students & young professionals at the ASEF Young Leaders’ Summit in .

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    Oct 18

    Modern slavery affects 40 million people across the globe, including 10 million children. We must drive this abhorrent scourge off the face of the earth.

    55 replies . 115 retweets 224 likes
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  18. Oct 18

    The UK offers its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families and friends of those killed and injured in yesterday's attack at Kerch Polytechnic College in Crimea

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    Oct 18

    The international community will be ready to assist the reconstruction of only when a genuine & inclusive political transition is firmly under way

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    We will not provide reconstruction assistance in without a credible political process leading to a settlement that is genuinely in the interest of all of Syria's communities. Ambassador |
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    Oct 18

    The 👑 is less than a week away! As the flags 🇬🇧🇳🇱are going up in London, check out the podcast with . More episodes will be released this week!🎙️ Listen to them on , & .

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