Matthew Lodge

Θερμές ευχαριστίες στη Διευθύντρια του @IKY_Erasmusplus (IKY), Καθηγήτρια Βάσω Κιντή και τη Διευθύντρια του@BritishCouncil 🇬🇷, κα @Aandritsou, καθώς φυσικά και στους Υποτρόφους από τον προηγούμενο κύκλο του #UKGRMobilityScheme, που μοιράστηκαν μαζί μας τις εμπειρίες τους.

Ο 🇬🇧 Πρέσβης @FCDOMJLodge υποδέχθηκε χθες τους Υποτρόφους του #Year5 #UKGRMobilityScheme στην Πρεσβευτική Κατοικία, λίγες μέρες πριν αρχίσουν να ταξιδεύουν στο 🇬🇧 για τα προγράμματα κινητικότητας τους!

#EidMubarak to Muslims celebrating in the UK and around the world.

Good to meet @ckombos in Nicosia to discuss our work with the Republic of Cyprus in support of regional stability & security, deepening our relationship & mutual priorities. We will continue to work with partners to ensure coordination in the changing geopolitical environment.

Together with our allies, we condemn in the strongest terms recent attacks by Iran on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf, attacks on civilian infrastructure including oil and gas installations, and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian forces.

Important discussions with E5 Defence Ministers today on the Strait of Hormuz and developments in the Middle East. We are working with allies to reinforce regional security and protect British interests.

Update on UK operations in the Middle East, 18 March 2026.

Grateful to the UK, historically among top XB contributors to @UN Peacekeeping, for consistently funding high-impact initiatives & strengthening overall performance & effectiveness. XB funding plays a vital role in fulfilling mandates, addressing crises & driving innovation.

Working together with our allies, we will deliver security at home.

In day 2 of the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly, @FCDOGovUK Minister @SDoughtyMP spoke at the debate in @Europarl_EN on security and defence cooperation. Closer UK-EU cooperation is essential for our shared security and prosperity.

Good to meet with @NikosDendias in London this morning to discuss shared security issues including support to Ukraine and developments in the Middle East. Greece is an important @NATO ally and together we’re working to reinforce deterrence and defence in Europe and beyond.

Finland and the United Kingdom are long-standing friends. Thank you for the warm meeting, Your Majesty King Charles III.

The UK is continuing our support for British nationals in the Middle East, our defensive military support for partners against Iranian strikes, and our intensive diplomatic activity on both security and economic issues in the UK national interest. Watch Foreign Secretary @YvetteCooperMP’s statement ⬇️

Συνάντηση ΥΕΘΑ @NikosDendias με τον Υπουργό Άμυνας του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου John Healey, στο Λονδίνο mod.mil.gr/synantisi-yeth… BINTEO: vimeo.com/1174368218

The 🇬🇧 is committed to promoting the rights and equality of women and girls around the world. Proud to be co-hosting today a panel event w/ colleagues at the Embassy of the #Netherlands.   #HappeningNow #IWD2026 #WomenInDiplomacy

Today, we co-hosted a panel event w/ the Dutch Embassy for #WomenInDiplomacy at the @BSAthens. 🇬🇧 Ambassador @FCDOMJLodge & Dutch Ambassador @bvanhellemond, along w/ colleagues from partner Embassies, shared a unified message on the importance of women’s leadership in diplomacy.

Επίσκεψη Υπουργού Εθνικής Άμυνας @NikosDendias στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο mod.mil.gr/episkepsi-ypoy…

My team & I were deeply saddened to hear of the death of @RedCrossLebanon worker Youssef Assaf. I’ve heard first-hand from Red Cross workers in Tebnine about LRC's brave & vital work in the South. Our thoughts & deepest sympathies are with Youssef's family, friends & colleagues.

You should continue to follow our travel advice for the country you are in and the advice of the local authorities ⬇️ gov.uk/government/new…

Deeply saddened by the death of a French soldier and the wounding of French personnel in Iraq. My sincere condolences to the family, their comrades, and to our French allies. These incidents remind us of the dangers our forces face to keep us safe.