British Ambassador to Tunisia. Formerly British Ambassador to Jordan, the UAE and for Counter-terrorism and Director Middle East
Tunisia
Joined April 2015
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Sadly my last tweet as British Ambassador to Tunisia. I leave Tunis today for the private sector. I remain profoundly optimistic about Tunisia’s future democratic & economic vocation; & the UK’s commitment to accompany on the journey, including in education & renewable energy.
I’m enormously grateful to so many Tunisian colleagues & friends for helping the Embassy & me in our mission to support Tunisia’s sustainable development. You’ve been so generous with your advice & work together. Finally, above all,a huge thank you to all my amazing Embassy team
mosaiquefm.net/amp/ar/تونس-أخبار-وطنية/981809/سفير-بريطانيا-يؤكد-استعداد-بلاده-لمزيد-دعم-علاقاتها-مع-تونس The last in a fascinating series of talks with Foreign Minister @OJerandi about bilateral & international priorities, including in the UNSC & implementing Tunisia’s new NDC
Travel between England & Tunisia now much easier.From 0400 on 1 November,if on entry to England you show your Tunisian EVAX certificate confirming you’re double vaccinated using an approved vaccine,you’ll be treated as fully vaccinated for entering England gov.uk/guidance/countries-wi…
Edward Oakden retweeted
⚠️Travel update ⚠️
From 4am on Monday 1 November, the Tunisian double vaccination certificate will be recognised in England.
This means no more self-quarantine on arrival for vaccinated travellers 💉🧳🌍
gov.uk/guidance/countries-wi…
Edward Oakden retweeted
We can also confirm that from Monday, eligible travellers from over 30 new countries and territories 🌐 including Peru & Uganda will be added to our inbound vax policy, bringing the total number of countries on this list to over 135.
I just saw a wonderful photo of Mongi Slim addressing the UN General Assembly in 1961 as its first President from Africa. Also I think 🇹🇳’s first delegate to the UN Security Council. 65 years on, & 76 since the UN’s founding, the UK celebrates our partnership with 🇹🇳 on the UNSC
Business famously gets done on the golf course as well as in the boardroom. So this w/e the Tunisian-British Chamber of Commerce assembled 100+ business leaders for a spectacular Golf Tournament on the great Hammamet course.Much business,much golf,& perfect timing before the rain
Encapsulates what will hopefully be the focus of the UK’s partnership with Tunisia over the coming months.
I congratulated Tunisian FM @OJerandi today on his reappointment and the formation of a new government.
UK is ready to support 🇹🇳 in pursuing an inclusive political process, swift return to normal democratic functioning, and delivery on their economic & social priorities.
Edward Oakden retweeted
I congratulated Tunisian FM @OJerandi today on his reappointment and the formation of a new government.
UK is ready to support 🇹🇳 in pursuing an inclusive political process, swift return to normal democratic functioning, and delivery on their economic & social priorities.
My visit this weekend to #SoniaFlowers in #Tabarka - established by Ms Sonia Ibidhi - certainly bears testimony to the vitally important contribution of Tunisian women to the rural economy, & to the national economy as a whole. Great that Tunisia has received this recognition.
#Tunisia has just received the @IFAD Gender Award 2021, for the Near East, North Africa, Europe & Central Asia, through the Agropastoral Value Chains Project in the Governorate of #Medenine (#PRODEFIL), announced the Ministry of Agriculture. bit.ly/3DI7yi0
Underlining the crucial economic contribution of women working in the rural economy,UK delighted to support Ms Sonia Ibidhi,whose enterprising start-up in Tabarka producing edible flowers eg violets for European export justly won last year’s Agricultural Businesswoman of the Year
Edward Oakden retweeted
On Rural Women’s Day, entrepreneur Sonia Bidhi told Ambassador @EdwardOakden about her organic edible flowers business, in #Tabarka .
Sonia’s story is an example of how #RuralWomen are leading diverse businesses to improve lives and create jobs in their #community .
نعتقد أن الاستثمار في تعليم الفتيات لا يزود الفتيات بالمهارات والمعرفة اللازمة للنمو فحسب ، بل يساعد أيضًا مجتمعهن ، في تونس وفي جميع أنحاء العالم ، على الازدهار.
#اليوم_العالمي_للفتاة
يقول الإمام عبد الحميد بن باديس رحمه الله 'إذا علَّمتَ ولدًا فقد علّمتَ فردًا، وإذا علَّمتَ بنتًا فقد علّمت أمّة'
من حق الفتيات أن يحلمن أحلاما كبيرة وما من حق أحد أن يحرمهنّ من ذلك، فأحلامهنّ هي الفضل في أن يكون للجميع مستقبلا أفضل! #اليوم_العالمي_للفتاة
We believe that investing in girls’ education not only equips girls with the skills and knowledge to grow but also helps their community, in Tunisia and worldwide, to thrive.
#Dayofthegirl
يقول الإمام عبد الحميد بن باديس رحمه الله 'إذا علَّمتَ ولدًا فقد علّمتَ فردًا، وإذا علَّمتَ بنتًا فقد علّمت أمّة'
من حق الفتيات أن يحلمن أحلاما كبيرة وما من حق أحد أن يحرمهنّ من ذلك، فأحلامهنّ هي الفضل في أن يكون للجميع مستقبلا أفضل! #اليوم_العالمي_للفتاة
More excellent news:from 11 October,the FCDO will no longer advise UK travellers against all but essential travel to Tunisia on C-19 grounds.Follows Thursday’s announcement that from the same date,Tunisia will no longer be on England’s C19-related Red List gov.uk/government/news/trave…
Stirred but not shaken by the latest James Bond #NoTimeToDie. Do try to watch it. But why is it that the Bad Guys always get to drive (and crash) some of the best cars? @LandroverMENA @LandroverTunsie
