Caught up with @W_Schmidt_ today. Insightful discussion on UK-Germany relations and the challenges we face together in the world. Always a pleasure 🇬🇧🇩🇪
Herzlichen Dank an Münsters OB Tilman Fuchs für den freundlichen Empfang im Friedenssaal des historischen Rathauses. Ende August feiert Münster 80 Jahre ,Operation Marriage' und die Gründung von Nordrhein-Westfalen durch die damalige britische Militärregierung. #Freundship
Boosting 🇩🇪🇬🇧 defence cooperation is paramount in challenging times for Europe.
Lieutenant General Ralph Wooddisse has dedicated his outstanding military career to fostering it.
In recognition, he received the Gold Cross of Honour of the Bundeswehr from Deputy Ambassador Doktor.
Thank you to my fellow ambassadors who joined me today on a timely discussion exploring the question of male allyship in the context of our work in Germany. Looking forward to our continuing cooperation and taking this forward together.
Russia’s violation of NATO airspace, hitting a residential building in Romania is extremely dangerous and reckless.
The UK strongly condemns this grave escalation that puts lives at risk. I am in contact with the Romanian Foreign Minister. The UK stands united with Romania and
We welcomed representatives from the space and tech industries to the Residence alongside Minister Lloyd for a discussion on European cooperation, digital sovereignty, and opportunities for #growth.
@danielmetzler@jenny_dreier
The challenges we face in Europe demand strong partnerships.
Today I’ve signed a defence treaty with @donaldtusk to strengthen our shared security and capabilities.
This is the biggest step forward in our defence and security relationship with Poland in a generation.
Gaza’s healthcare system has collapsed. 90% of water and sanitation is destroyed.
The UK will keep pushing for access to aid and backing humanitarian partners on the ground.
Foreign Secretary @YvetteCooperMP's remarks at the Global Partnerships Conference this week ⬇️
Ein wichtiges Treffen gestern mit Bundestagspräsidentin @JuliaKloeckner. Wir haben über interparlamentarische Zusammenarbeit unter dem Kensington Treaty gesprochen, über die Stärkung unserer Demokratien & darüber, wie wir junge Menschen wieder mehr für Politik begeistern können.
Met today with Federal Defence Ministry State Secretary Nils Hilmer, reflecting the depth of our defence relationship under Trinity House. The UK's purchase of the RCH 155 artillery system is a tangible step forward in military interoperability & defence industrial cooperation.
We are today introducing new and strengthened sanctions on oil and gas, including immediate bans on a range of refined oil products, paraffin, naptha and lubricants.
In some areas, these new measures are being phased over the next few months to manage the risk to market