Matthew Lodge
@FCDOMJLodge
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HM Ambassador to #Greece. Building a strong UK-GR partnership. Former Royal Marines Officer. Joined HM Diplomatic Service in 1996. Postings: Europe/Middle East.
Athens, Greece
Joined March 2011
We have embarked 24x F-35B for the first time. The largest 5th Generation Carrier Air Wing ever assembled! 💪 ✈️ #CSG25 #OpHighmast
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We’re honoured to be able to integrate #CSG25 with our NATO Allies and Partners during #FalconStrike2025. #StrongerTogether
Allied Air Forces are in 🇮🇹 for #FalconStrike2025 ✈️ More than 1,000 personnel & 50+ aircraft from 🇫🇷🇬🇷🇮🇹🇬🇧🇺🇸 train together. Hosted by 🇮🇹 @ItalianAirForce, the exercise integrates 4th & 5th gen aircraft, ACE & LVC training 🔗Read more: https://t.co/ga9EtU7USq
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2/ The Royal Navy stands ready for immediate action, ensuring quick and decisive responses when needed. This confidence comes from training, teamwork, and trust.
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1/ What does it mean to have a Carrier Strike Group? Every moment of preparation reflects one goal – to protect and response without hesitation. #CSG25
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From strategic talks to ship visits, this week’s engagements have demonstrated the strength and depth of 🇬🇧🇬🇷 relations, reaffirming bilateral cooperation across a wide range of shared priorities. #UKinGreece [4/4]
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🔹 a tour of the @HMSPWLS naval aircraft carrier in Souda Bay, #Crete 🔹 a briefing w/ the Hellenic Coastguard in Souda Bay 🔹 a visit at the @commonwealthwargrave Cemetery in #Chania [3/4]
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🔹 the 3rd annual review of the Strategic Bilateral Framework @GreeceMFA 🔹 the Signature of Declaration of Intent for Cooperation on Illicit Finance w/ the Minister @yptpgr @chrisochoidis 🔹 an interactive event w/ TNE stakeholders - Alumni - Universities @BritishCouncil [2/4]
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🇬🇧 Ambassador @FCDOMJLodge welcomed 🇬🇧 Minister for Europe @SDoughtyMP and Minister for the Armed Forces @AlistairCarns OBE MC to #Greece, earlier this week. During their time in 🇬🇷, they held a series of important engagements 👇 [1/4]
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Thank you to Commodore Blackmore and all the personnel of the UK Carrier Strike Group for flying 🇬🇧 flag so impressively. It was wonderful to welcome #OpHighmast to 🇬🇷 @ukingreece @FCDOGovUK @DefenceHQ
It was a pleasure to host @AlistairCarns and @SDoughtyMP on @HMSPWLS while alongside in Greece 🇬🇷 to showcase the Strike Groups’ accomplishments over the last 7 months at sea 🌊. #OpHighmast #CSG25
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361 years ago today the Royal Marines were formed. Through persistent evolution they have maintained their relevance through the Centuries. Per Mare Per Terram 361
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@RoyalMarines Continue to be the first to understand, adapt and overcome. It’s an essential skill in a rapidly changing world. Here’s to the next 361! Happy Birthday Royal - Per Mare, Per Terram!
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Excellence. Integrity. Humility. Self Discipline. Be the first to understand, the first to adapt and respond; and the first to overcome. Celebrating 361 years of the Royal Marines.
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🏅➡️ On behalf of His Majesty King Charles III, HM Ambassador @FCDOMJLodge presented the award of an Honorary BEM to Mrs Mary Bratopoulou in recognition of her services to the British Embassy in Athens as an Estate Manager for more than 35 years. #BEM #UKinGreece
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