British Ambassador to the Netherlands. Ex Ambassador to Lebanon and Director, National Security at the British Foreign Office
United Kingdom
Joined July 2010
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The UK has concluded that Iran was involved in the incident at the RAF base in Fairford, confirming the IRGC’s willingness to project hostile activity beyond its borders. These actions are unacceptable and must cease. We stand in full solidarity with the UK.
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The UK stands with the International Criminal Court and we stand united with our partners in strongly disagreeing with sanctions imposed on the Court.
The ICC must be permitted to continue its critical work holding perpetrators of the most horrific international crimes to account.
ALT We, the undersigned States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), reaffirm our continued and unwavering support for the independence, impartiality, and integrity of the ICC. As committed supporters of the ICC we regret and strongly disagree with the announcement of sanctions to be imposed upon the Court by the United States. If put into effect, these sanctions will have a significant impact on the Court’s work, its dedicated staff and their families. They work every day to bring those accused of the most serious international crimes to justice and to support their victims. We remain both united in our support for the ICC and committed to engaging in constructive and inclusive dialogue with non-States Parties as we prepare for the Assembly of States Parties in December 2026. We will continue to work together to support the Court’s vital work, uphold the rules-based international system, and advance accountability.
My statement below following the announced US sanctions on the @IntlCrimCourt.
Foreign Secretary @Ed_Miliband has released a joint statement along with the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands - gov.uk/government/news/joint…
Too right
Goede eerste ontmoeting met de Britse premier Andy Burnham in New York. Het Verenigd Koninkrijk is een van onze belangrijkste bondgenoten en als Noordzee-buren zijn we onlosmakelijk met elkaar verbonden en werken we nauw samen, zoals op het terrein van defensie, handel en de energietransitie.
Ik zie ernaar uit samen de relatie tussen onze landen verder te versterken.
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I couldn’t be prouder to have the opportunity to lead the UK’s amazing diplomats and development professionals 👇
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6 years, still no justice. 236 dead. 7,000 injured.
The Beirut port explosion of August 4, 2020 is forever imprinted in every cell of our body. Impunity blows up in your face, literally.
If you're in Lebanon, please take part in the commemoration. Never forget.
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It's a huge privilege to take on the role of Foreign Office Minister leading the FCDO's work on Europe, international security, defence & growth. Britain's interests can only be served by close partnership with our European allies & I'm hugely looking forward to the work ahead.
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Congratulations to @AndyBurnham on becoming Prime Minister
The UK 🇬🇧 is a leading #NATO Ally and I look forward to working with him to strengthen our shared security
My thought exactly. Really builds to our national strength. And one we share with the Netherlands
Chris Rampling retweeted
I had a good conversation with the new British Prime Minister @Andyburnham. The friendship between the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, as North Sea neighbours, is very strong: from trade and AI to the energy transition, and from human rights to our security and defence.
We both recognise the ongoing need to support Ukraine and the leading role the UK plays in the Coalition of the Willing. The Netherlands will also help to strengthen ties between the UK and the EU.
As NATO partners, the UK and the Netherlands are investing in (joint) defence projects and together we are preparing a mission to guarantee freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, when circumstances permit.
I look forward to continuing our cooperation with Andy Burnham. We will meet soon in London or The Hague.
Chris Rampling retweeted
Enjoyed my first all-staff today at @FCDOGovUK
At a time when democracy, freedom and the rule of law are under threat, our foreign policy will be steadfast in defending our interests and protecting our values.
Now to attend @ASEAN to meet key international counterparts.
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Goed gesprek gehad met de nieuwe Britse premier @andyburnham. De vriendschap tussen Nederland en het Verenigd Koninkrijk als North Sea Neighbours is erg hecht: van handel en AI tot de energietransitie, en van mensenrechten tot onze veiligheid en defensie.
We zien allebei de blijvende noodzaak van steun aan Oekraïne en de leidende rol die het VK speelt in de Coalition of the Willing. Nederland zal daarnaast helpen om de banden tussen het VK en de EU te versterken.
Het VK en Nederland investeren als NAVO-partners in (gezamenlijke) defensieprojecten en gezamenlijk bereiden we een missie voor om vrije scheepvaart in de Straat van Hormuz te garanderen, wanneer de omstandigheden dat toelaten.
Ik zie uit naar de verdere samenwerking met Andy Burnham. We treffen elkaar snel in Londen of Den Haag.
Inderdaad.
Good, early call.
Goed gesprek gehad met de nieuwe Britse premier @andyburnham. De vriendschap tussen Nederland en het Verenigd Koninkrijk als North Sea Neighbours is erg hecht: van handel en AI tot de energietransitie, en van mensenrechten tot onze veiligheid en defensie.
We zien allebei de blijvende noodzaak van steun aan Oekraïne en de leidende rol die het VK speelt in de Coalition of the Willing. Nederland zal daarnaast helpen om de banden tussen het VK en de EU te versterken.
Het VK en Nederland investeren als NAVO-partners in (gezamenlijke) defensieprojecten en gezamenlijk bereiden we een missie voor om vrije scheepvaart in de Straat van Hormuz te garanderen, wanneer de omstandigheden dat toelaten.
Ik zie uit naar de verdere samenwerking met Andy Burnham. We treffen elkaar snel in Londen of Den Haag.
Nieuwe premier. Nieuwe regering.
Maar één ding blijft hetzelfde: de toekomst van het VK wordt gebouwd met hechte partners zoals Nederland.
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Kanishka Narayan has been appointed as Minister of State (Minister for Artificial Intelligence) jointly in the @cabinetofficeuk and the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade. He will attend Cabinet.
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Wishing every success to the new British Prime Minister @andyburnham. The United Kingdom is an important partner for the Netherlands. We work closely in areas like trade, the energy transition, defence and support for Ukraine.
I look forward to continuing this productive partnership with Andy Burnham. Thank you to @Keir_Starmer. I appreciated our good working relationship.
Today is a day to remember the 298 lives lost in this awful tragedy, and to support those loved ones left behind.
Tomorrow, we continue our work to ensure accountability - holding Russia to account.
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