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๐ฌ๐ง Diplomat. Husband. Dad. Former UK Ambassador to the WTO and UN and to Spain and Andorra
Joined October 2013
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Oh wow @PeterWilson that looks stunning
The new Yangzhou garden opening today at @RHSBridgewater in Salford, is
magical
the largest Chinese garden in Europe
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Security & stability in the Middle East & North Africa matters for global security & stability & for our security & prosperity at home.
Good to meet with so many partners from across the region during my visit to the @UN this week to discuss our shared work on challenges.
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In case you missed it, three big wins for the UK at the UN this week.
When we work together โ the way we have this week โ we are all safer and stronger.
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A year on from recognising the State of Palestine, we will continue to stand up for what is right.
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The UK is stepping up humanitarian support for vulnerable civilians in Yemen following the escalation of Houthi violence.
This will provide access to child nutrition, food supplies, vaccines and emergency healthcare for tens of thousands of people affected by recent fighting.
ALT A news photograph from Getty Images dated 16 September 2026, showing a child displaced by fighting in Yemen, overlaid with text that reads 'UK STEPS UP SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE CIVILIANS IN YEMEN.
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The humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire.
Today at #UNGA, the UK, Jordan and Qatar brought together partners to focus attention on the need for humanitarian access and healthcare.
The UK is taking further action, pledging ยฃ88m for humanitarian and early recovery support.
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Pleased to meet @FCDOGovUK Minister @kirstyjmcneill to discuss the #Ebola response in the #DRC, health situation in Sudan and Gaza, @WHO reforms, and negotiations on the Pandemic Agreementโs Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing annex.
Thanked her for the #UKโs steady partnership and support to #StandWithScience. #UNGA
A real privilege and pleasure to accompany my good friend, the exceptionally experienced (and effortlessly engaging) Professor Dapo Akande, ๐ฌ๐ง candidate for the ICJ, to High Level Week at the UN ๐บ๐ณ in NYC ๐ ๐บ๐ธ. Definitely one of the better gigs in my 36 year long career...
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As Prime Minister @andyburnham said at the @UN General Assembly, the UK is standing up for our values and the rule of law.
This is exemplified by our exceptional candidate for judge to the International Court of Justice @DapoAkandeLaw, who joined the UK delegation for #UNGA81.
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"AI is a technology which undoubtedly has the power to transform our world for the better...
But today the founders of this technology are coming to us with a stark warning... they fear its ability to do harm."
Foreign Secretary @Ed_Miliband in the UNSC meeting on AI.
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At UNGA @AndyBurnham, @EmmanuelMacron, @MarkJCarney and @FaisalbinFarhan brought together countries to discuss practical steps to improve humanitarian access in Gaza, support recovery and stand up for the two-state solution.
The global community will not be silent in standing up for peace and an end to this conflict.
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Congratulations once again, Prime Minister @andyburnham โ this time, in person!
Let us work closely together to ensure the security and defence of our continent.
To help Ukraine prevail.
To address illegal migration.
And guarantee trustworthy AI.
Iโm looking forward to our Summit.
With the right mix of ambition and focus, we can deliver a stronger ๐ช๐บ๐ฌ๐ง partnership.
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Britain is stronger when we work together.
For safe AI innovation.
Peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan.
International law.
And climate security.
We're working with partners to deliver solutions. #UNGA81
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Today I started my morning in New York in the best possible way: a walk through Central Park with Prime Minister @andyburnham. ๐ณ
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๐ฌ๐ง ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ซ๐ท ๐ฉ๐ฐ ๐ซ๐ฎ ๐ฎ๐ธ ๐ฎ๐ช ๐ณ๐ด ๐ต๐น ๐ช๐ธ ๐ธ๐ช remain firmly committed to the two-State solution.
Joint Statement delivered today at #HRC63 by @KumarIyerUK
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Drone warfare has opened a chilling new chapter in Sudan.
Hospitals, aid convoys, and even nurseries have been struck by evermore lethal and indiscriminate attacks.
The UK is pushing for civilians to be protected, and for those attacking them to be held to account.
ALT 21/09/2026. New York, United States. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband speaks at the Ministerial Roundtable meeting on Sudan at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Picture by Ben Dance / FCDO
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Being prepared saves lives, and stronger health cooperation is needed to prevent future crises.ย
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At the @UN, I announced up to ยฃ100 million of UK funding for @CEPIvaccines to develop new vaccines against pandemic and epidemic threats, including Ebolaย ย
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#UNGA #HealthSecurity
