Thank you Vice President @lenirobredo for the warm welcome, and our rich and broad-ranging discussion. @ukinphilippines
Laure Beaufils π¬π§
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Laure Beaufils π¬π§
@LaureBeaufils
Director for South Asia and Afghanistan @FCDOGovUK. Formerly Ambassador to the Philippines and to Palau.
- It was a great honour to meet President-elect @bongbongmarcos today. I presented him with a letter of congratulations from @BorisJohnson. We discussed the strong friendship between π¬π§ & π΅π & joint priorities inc economic development, climate, peace & stability .
- I was honored to present my credentials to President Rodrigo Duterte yesterday. It is a time of great opportunity for the UK and the Philippines. I will uphold the trust placed in me by working tirelessly to further strengthen the deep partnership between our two countries. π¬π§π΅π
- Last night I met Roy Mabasa, brother of Percy Mabasa. We spoke about his familyβs continuing fear about the death threats they are receiving and our shared hope that those responsible for Percyβs killing will be identified and brought to justice promptly.
- Thank you Mr President @bongbongmarcos, First Lady Liza Marcos, Congressman @sandromarcos7, Mr. Speaker Martin Romualdez and Simon Marcos for being the first to sign the condolence book for Her Majesty The Queen. We are grateful for your kind words & warm memories of Her Majesty.
- Last sunrise over #Lagos on route to the airport. I shall miss you very much, Nigeria. Thank you, dear Nigerian friends, for your support and friendship. My successor @HCThompson001 starts next week and she will do an amazing job. @UKinNigeria
- We congratulate the Philippines on its successful national elections. We look forward to working with the next President, Vice-President and all elected officials to further strengthen our long-standing π¬π§π΅π ties.
- .@RichardGrahamUK represented π¬π§ @10DowningStreet at the inauguration of Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. as 17th President of the Republic of the Philippines. Congratulations and mabuhay Mr President @bongbongmarcos. We look forward to working with you and your team π¬π§π΅π
- Day 1 in Manila. My family and I are over the moon to be here (tingnan mo ang mug!). #TaraNaPilipinas @ukinphilippines
- π¬π§ welcomes that @AttyLeiladeLima has been released on bail after six years. A significant step for #RuleOfLaw in the π΅π. We will continue to follow her case closely and look forward to seeing the remaining charges against her resolved quickly in accordance with π΅π law.
- Today is the anniversary of the Arbitral Award on the South China Sea. I was proud to highlight the importance of this decision alongside like-minded partners. This decision is final, and legally binding on the Philippines and China - we call on them to abide by its terms.
- I'm so proud that the best π¬π§ bands and musicians are choosing #Manila. I guess they must have worked out that, traffic or no traffic, π₯ It's More Fun in the Philippines π₯ @coldplay #ChrisMartin #MusicIsGREAT π¬π§π΅ππ¬π§π΅ππ¬π§π΅ππ¬π§π΅ππ¬π§π΅ππ¬π§Thank you Manila
- The π¬π§ is aware of the unsafe actions by CCG vessels against Philippines BFAR vessels near Scarborough Shoal today. This endangers lives and livelihoods and undermines regional peace and stability. The UK reiterates its full support for UNCLOS.STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL TASK FORCE FOR THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA 9 December 2023 Manila, Philippines Β The National Task Force West Philippine Sea (NTFWPS) vehemently condemns the illegal and aggressive actions carried out by the Chinese Coast Guard and Chinese Maritime Militia
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00:00 - This week marks one year since my family and I arrived in π΅π. What a privilege it is to live and work here. I couldnβt think of anywhere I would rather be. @ukinphilippines π¬π§π΅π
