Rehman Chishti

It was a privilege to step up & serve our great country🇬🇧in transition role in government as a @FCDOGovUK Minister, a job I loved and gave my all to, & learnt a lot from. From back benches I will continue to champion aspirational conservatism,& a merit based system of government

Wishing everyone celebrating Eid here in the UK 🇬🇧 & around the World 🌎 Eid Mubarak. Praying for peace around the world in these difficult & challenging times.

Wonderful to complete a 3 month Leadership Programme with students at Rainham Mark Grammar School covering: Public Speaking Debating/Leadership Skills Engaging with the Media Covered practical skills, undertook News interviews/writing & giving speeches & more. 👏 every one

It was great to join colleagues from across Kent & South East @Conservatives to support our outstanding candidate Charlie Leys standing in the upcoming By-Election in Cliftonville Wonderful to catch up with former parliamentary colleague Julie. @KentTories

Very disappointed by tonight’s vote in @HouseofCommons on Government proposals to restrict jury trials As a former criminal law Barrister This is why: Trial by jury has endured for centuries not simply because it is ancient,but because it commands public trust:Law Gazette

Wishing members of the Commonwealth a Happy Commonwealth Day It was a honour to chair Parliamentary Group on🇵🇰during my time as an MP & serve as UK🇬🇧PM Trade Envoy to Pakistan bilateral trade was increased by10% Honoured to be conferred its civilian award Sitara-i-Quaid-i-Azam

Thank you to H.E. Sh. @fawaz_alkhalifa Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps in London,for hosting an Iftar reception for Muslim parliamentarians,Arab Ambassadors & diplomats, which was addressed by @MayorofLondon Sir Sadiq Khan. Discussed current situation in ME & need for peace.

A real pleasure to welcome my outstanding former Parliamentary Colleague & chair of 19922 Committee now Lord Graham Brady to Gillingham & Rainham to speak to our @Conservatives Association Terrific evening & definitely recommend his 📖Kingmaker on the making of Prime Ministers!

A real pleasure to call on H.E Ambassador Babikir M.Elamin Head of Mission Embassy of the Republic of Sudan, covered work being done to bring peace to the country, through Sudan led peace process. Also covered the Historic UK 🇬🇧 Republic of Sudan 🇸🇩 bilateral relationship

As I said in 2024 GE in politics you have trends which favour different party’s at different stages, you win some & you lose some The best politics is one of inclusivity, respect & sustained fair engagement with all faith communities,PM David Cameron did that in 2010 &15 & won

A big thank you to Bakers+Baristas Hempstead Gillingham for hosting today’s community Inter-Faith Iftar bringing together members of community from diverse faiths during Ramadan Compassion respect for one another key part for all faiths 🙏 to Cllr’s Anang & Barrett for joining

Wishing friends in Kuwait a very Happy National Day, it was a real honour to Chair the APPG All Party Parliamentary Group on Kuwait🇰🇼during my time as MP Fond memories from so many occasions from leading a parliamentary delegation to Kuwait, & welcoming its FM to @HouseofCommons

Leadership Skills session 2 covering Debating Skills Moderated an excellent debate with students at Rainham Mark Grammar School, brilliant contributions Covered preparation, research, delivery, making & answering interventions, thinking on one’s feet & public speaking styles

Christian you will be absolutely brilliant just the right person to represent our country abroad, an outstanding diplomat with a proven track record over decades as a diplomat, DG Political FCDO, and Deputy National Security Advisor. Wishing you every success in your new role.

A real pleasure to attend @caspiancenter Policy Discussion The Caspian Region in 2026: C6 and other transformations, How Central Asia/South Caucasus are rewiring Eurasia 🙏David, for hosting an excellent event Great to visit Azerbaijan🇦🇿in 2025 & see the immense opportunities

Yesterday having been International Radio Day, I would like to thank all the amazing people who work in radio broadcasting. During my 14 years in Parliament I had a real pleasure to interact with many brilliant radio journalists. Thank you.

It was a real pleasure to speak to young Parliamentarians delegation visiting🇬🇧UK from Bahrain🇧🇭along with H.E Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Covered UK Parliamentary System The excellent bilateral relationship between 🇬🇧🇧🇭 across Defence,Trade, Foreign Affairs & much more

Today on World Cancer Day #2026 I would like to thank all the amazing volunteers & charities for all they do in supporting individuals & their work in research, raising awareness & helping with prevention. It was a pleasure to run @LondonMarathon for @CR_UK in 2017.

Thoughts and prayers with the people of AJK Kashmir at the passing of its President Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry. إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ It was a pleasure to welcome him to Parliament on many occasions. Here introducing him to Mr Speaker in 2022

Great response earlier meeting local residents in Parkwood shops with members of the Gillingham & Rainham @Conservatives Team, Cllr’s Roger Barrett, Kwashie Anang, Wayne Spring, Dave, and Martin. Terrific support for our campaign for a New Hospital for Medway.

Wonderful to see Bahrain🇧🇭has entered Guinness World Records @GWR as a country with the highest density of places of religious worship in the 🌍with 🕌⛪️ 🕍🛕all in close proximity,testament to its rich history/heritage for co-existence I saw first hand when I visited as🇬🇧Envoy