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British Diplomat. Former UK High Commissioner to #Malta 🇲🇹 & Ambassador to #Ecuador 🇪🇨

Malte
Joined March 2019
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Best of luck Vic! @vambusby
A short story about a change of High Commissioner Thank you @CathyWardFCDO and @UKinMalta for the warmest of welcomes.
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Beneath the emblem of the United Nations, I confirmed the historic decision of the British government to recognise the State of Palestine.
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Today, to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis, and a two state solution, the United Kingdom formally recognises the State of Palestine.
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Farewell and thank you to wonderful #🇲🇹! ⁦@UKinMalta⁩ ⁦⁩ ⁦@WirtArtna⁩ ⁦@MFTMalta⁩ ⁦@DeputyPMIanBorg⁩ ⁦@FCDOGovUK⁩ @RobertAbela_MT⁩ ⁦@OwenBonnici⁩
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This afternoon, H.E. Myriam Spiteri Debono received British High Commissioner H.E. @CathyWardFCDO, before concluding her mission in Malta. The strong historical bilateral relations between #Malta & the #UnitedKingdom were discussed, based among others on the long-standing relationship between the two peoples.
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🙏 ⁦@DeputyPMIanBorg⁩ for all the excellent cooperation with the #UK 🇬🇧& 🇲🇹 ❤️ ⁦@UKinMalta⁩ ⁦
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EUAA Executive Director welcomed 🇬🇧 High Commissioner @CathyWardFCDO w/ delegation for an info exchange on asylum developments in Europe. Reps. shared Agency’s strategic priorities & approach to engaging w/ non-EU countries & heard 🇬🇧perspectives on asylum & reception matters.
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❝I am honoured to have been appointed as Foreign Secretary. UK diplomacy has never been more important. I look forward to representing and promoting British interests around the world.❞ – Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Affairs
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UK resident in Malta? Enjoy hassle free travel when the EU 🇪🇺introduces the Entry Exit System (EES) on 12 October by having the correct residency documentation. Please check the top comment for useful links and guidance.
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The confirmation of famine in Gaza City is utterly horrifying and wholly preventable. The Israeli government’s refusal to allow sufficient aid into Gaza has caused this man-made catastrophe. This is a moral outrage. My statement: gov.uk/government/news/forei…
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The UK condemns the decision by Israel’s Higher Planning Committee today to approve the E1 settlement plan. If implemented, it would divide a Palestinian state in two, mark a flagrant breach of international law and critically undermine the two-state solution. The Israeli government must reverse this decision.
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The situation in Gaza is appalling and the Israeli government's actions are further jeopardising the two-state solution. @AnitaAnandMP, @jnbarrot and I discussed the need for an immediate ceasefire, release of all hostages, a flood of aid and a plan to deliver lasting peace.
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“I saw a glimpse of the world and its complexities and I thought… I want to be a part of that.” Alicia Herbert is the first Caribbean person to be a UK High Commissioner in the Caribbean. From family roots to career moves, here's what happened when she met with @DavidLammy.
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🎶 A spectacular evening of music & Maltese tradition! H.E. Katherine Ward LVO OBE Patron of the King’s Own Band Club joined the Club for a concert during Valletta’s festa celebrations 🎺 #UKinMalta #KingsOwnBand #Festa2025 #CulturalDiplomacy
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My statement on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and our plan for peace including the recognition of a Palestinian State.
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Today at the @UN I set out the UK’s intention to recognise the State of Palestine in September. 1/3
🇵🇸 🇬🇧 “ It is with the hand of history on our shoulders, that his Majesty’s Government , therefore intend to recognize the State of Palestine when the UN General Assembly gathers in September.”
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Fantastic!!!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #Lionessess
It's home, again.
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On behalf of the British Government and @UKinMalta our deep and heartfelt condolences at this terribly sad news.
The Office of the Presidency of Malta informs that Dr. Anthony Spiteri Debono passed away earlier today. At this difficult time, the Office of the Presidency requests that the privacy of the family be respected.
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UK 🇬🇧 & 🇲🇹 with 27 other countries called urgently today for the War in Gaza to end now @DeputyPMIanBorg @UKinMalta @TheTimesofMalta 👇 Occupied Palestinian Territories: joint statement, 21 July 2025 gov.uk/government/news/joint…
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