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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
@FCDOGovUK
We lead the UK’s diplomatic, development and consular work around the world.
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    Wheels up ✈️ 68 @UK_ISAR_TEAM specialists, 6 search dogs and critical equipment - including seismic listening tech and cutting tools - are on their way to Venezuela to support those affected by the earthquakes.
    RAF Movers from No.1 Air Mobility Wing specialist equipment onto a RAF Voyager ahead of deploying to Venezuela.
    RAF Movers from No.1 Air Mobility Wing specialist equipment onto a RAF Voyager ahead of deploying to Venezuela.
    RAF Movers from No.1 Air Mobility Wing specialist equipment onto a RAF Voyager ahead of deploying to Venezuela.
    RAF Movers from No.1 Air Mobility Wing specialist equipment onto a RAF Voyager ahead of deploying to Venezuela.
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    The Royal Family
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    The King’s message to the people of Venezuela following this week’s devastating earthquakes.
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    Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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    UK deploys search and rescue team and emergency funding to support Venezuela earthquake response
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    Yvette Cooper
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    Jun 26
    Congratulations to @ABDELAESPRIELLA as Colombia’s next President. The partnership between the UK and Colombia is historic and deep rooted. We look forward to working with you to strengthen that partnership further over the years ahead.
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    Stephen Doughty HC MP
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    Jun 26
    I was honoured to address @BillBlair's first Canada Day reception as HC last night. Canada has a special place in my own heart & history! With shared values, we work to strengthen @NATO, lead in tech & energy & deliver prosperity. Joyeuse Fête du Canada for next week! 🇨🇦🇬🇧
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    Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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    Jun 26
    What happens when football meets diplomacy? ⚽🇬🇧🇪🇪 Commentating the Premier League… in Estonian. In the latest episode of The Diplomat Diaries, @rceallen takes on “football diplomacy”.
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    Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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    Jun 26
    Watch the full episode on YouTube ⬇️
    Why a British Diplomat commentated football in Estonian 🇪🇪⚽
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    UK in Hungary
    @ukinhungary
    Jun 25
    A new chapter in UK-Hungary relations 🇬🇧🇭🇺 Minister for Europe @SDoughtyMP visited Budapest this week for talks with FM @_OrbanAnita, alongside meetings with UK investors and Hungarian civil society.
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    Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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    Jun 25
    Young people across Palestine are striving to reclaim the futures the conflict in Gaza threatened to take away.  The government is helping more Gazan scholars travel to the UK to complete their studies, and enabling more critically injured children to access specialist medical
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    Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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    Foreign Secretary announces support for Gaza with new child medical evacuations and assistance to...
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    Hamish Falconer MP
    @HFalconerMP
    Jun 25
    What a day welcoming the Afghan refugee women’s cricket team to the UK as part of the @ICC #T20WorldCup celebrations. An inspirational group of young women who have relentlessly advocated for women in sport and across public life.
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    Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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    Jun 25
    Keeping the lights on.  Getting children back into classrooms.  Helping communities rebuild 🇬🇧🇺🇦 Backed by nearly £290 million, the UK is supporting Ukraine to recover and rebuild – strengthening security for us all.
    Blue graphic with yellow text that reads New support to strengthen Ukraine's recovery. At the bottom the Mother Ukraine Monument in Kyiv  is visible.
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    Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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    Jun 25
    Why does this matter for the UK? 🇬🇧 ✅ A secure Ukraine makes the UK safer  ✅ It supports British jobs in energy, engineering and supply chains  ✅ It builds a stronger partner for future trade and growth.
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    Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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    Foreign Secretary announces nearly £290 million to strengthen Ukraine's recovery and energy security
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    Yvette Cooper
    @YvetteCooperMP
    Jun 25
    My thoughts are with those affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. We are working with partners to assess the needs & help with the global response. British nationals should follow local authority advice & check FCDO travel advice pages for latest info.
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    Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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    Jun 25
    Earthquakes near coast of Venezuela – advice for British nationals below ⤵️
    Earthquakes near coast of Venezuela
 
7.1 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes were reported near Caracas, on 24 June. Follow the advice of local authorities.
International airports in Venezuela are temporarily closed following the earthquakes.
 
If you are affected and need assistance from the UK government, call:
 
from Venezuela +58 (0) 212 263 8411
from UK +44 (0) 207 008 5000
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    Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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    Jun 25
    More information ⤵️
    Venezuela travel advice
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    FCDO Travel Advice
    @FCDOtravelGovUK
    Jun 25
    See our latest #Venezuela #traveladvice. International airports in Venezuela temporarily closed following earthquakes on 24 June. ow.ly/BpFY50ZgIJU
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