MP for the Aldershot Constituency since 2017 • Minister of State for the Armed Forces,
@DefenceHQ
• Promoted by Dick Brown, ANHCA, 6 Union Street, GU11 1EG.
The UK & Qatari air forces work together to support collective security, jointly operating a squadron of Typhoon fighter jets.
Armed Forces minister
@leodochertyuk
visited
@RoyalAirForce
personnel at Al Udeid Air Base to thank them for their excellence in delivering operations.
Qatar is one of the UK's closest partners in the Gulf & our defence cooperation helps deliver regional stability.
Armed Forces minister
@leodochertyuk
met the Armed Forces Chief of Staff today to explore ways to build on our substantial & wide-ranging defence relationship 🇬🇧🤝🇶🇦
We share more than 200 years of relations with Bahrain &, as the host of
@UKMCCMiddleEast
, it is a key defence partner for the UK in the Gulf. 🇬🇧🇧🇭
I discussed the latest regional developments with my friend, the Minister of Defence, as well as both UK & US personnel in Manama.
The UK & Bulgaria are committed to providing military support for 🇺🇦 & the security of the Black Sea.
During a speech at the National Defence College in Sofia, Armed Forces minister
@leodochertyuk
emphasised the importance of countries joining 🇬🇧 in increasing defence spending.
Since signing a landmark Defence Declaration in 2018 & UK troops first deploying to Bulgaria in 2022, our defence relationship continues to grow.
🇬🇧 🤝🇧🇬
Defence minister
@leodochertyuk
met defence leaders in Sofia today, discussing support for 🇺🇦 & shared security interests.
The men & women of
@IXBSqn
& 140 Expeditionary Air Wing work around the clock to keep our skies safe, currently flying
@NATO
air policing missions in Romania.
@leochertyuk
met their aviators & thanked them for their commitment to delivering global operations.
United in mutual support for Ukraine, our defence relationship with Romania is growing from strength to strength.
🇬🇧🤝🇷🇴
Armed Forces minister
@leodochertyuk
met Romanian defence leaders and chiefs today in Bucharest to discuss support for Ukraine & security in the Black Sea.
With defence spending rising to 2.5% of GDP by 2030, 🇬🇧 will remain Europe’s biggest
@NATO
defence spender.
Armed Forces minister
@leodochertyuk
today met
@RoyalAirForce
personnel deployed as part of our contribution to NATO’s air policing mission in Romania.
Approval of $61 billion of military aid for
#Ukraine
by 🇺🇸 is a highly significant moment.
Along with more aid from 🇬🇧 & allies, it is a major boost for 🇺🇦's Armed Forces & sends a powerful message to Putin: the world continues to stand united in defence of freedom.
@DefenceHQ
Grateful to
@LeoDochertyUK
for his inaugural visit as Minister for the Armed Forces to
@UKinFrance
in
#Paris
- strengthening ties and building on the legacy of 120 years of Entente Cordiale.
#EC120
In his first engagement as Minister for the Armed Forces,
@LeoDochertyUK
visited Aldershot Garrison today to receive an update from Home Command and to meet members of the Ranger Regiment to find out more about their work.
Delighted to be back at
@DefenceHQ
as Minister of State for the Armed Forces and joining a great Ministerial team.
Looking forward to continuing the excellent work of
@JSHeappey
- championing our Armed Forces who keep us safe 24/7 at home and around the world! 🇬🇧
Pleasure to meet
@AmbDuchene
again today to discuss shared priorities and celebrate the 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 relationship in this
#ententecordiale120
anniversary year.
A pleasure to welcome Minister
@LeoDochertyUK
to the French Residence to discuss international, bilateral and European issues of common interest. 🇫🇷 🇪🇺 🇬🇧
#EntenteCordiale120
On
#BelarusFreedomDay
we mark Belarus’ declaration of independence in 1918. We reaffirm the UK’s solidarity with the Belarusian people and pay tribute to those who continue to strive for a free and independent Belarus in the face of relentless repression.
The UK-Germany friendship spans politics, security, culture, art and beyond.
A very useful visit to Berlin this week, meeting
@GermanyDiplo
colleagues to discuss how our partnership can continue to go from strength to strength.
In Berlin, Minister
@tobiaslindner
and I reflected on the successful UK-Germany Strategic Dialogue held this month, where the Foreign Secretary reiterated the importance of strength, resilience and unity from our two nations in the face of today’s global challenges.
Happy St Patrick’s Day! ☘️
Sláinte to everyone marking the occasion in Ireland, the UK and in Irish communities worldwide.
#StPatricksDay
@IrelandEmbGB
The UK-Ukraine TechBridge now offers access to pro bono training in core tech skills, generously provided by industry partners. This training will support Ukrainians' continued professional growth and further strengthen one of the country's key sectors.
Last Friday, Year 9s and sixth formers welcomed Farnborough's local MP,
@LeoDochertyUK
. The girls enjoyed asking intriguing questions, which was particularly important on
#InternationalWomensDay
, when we remembered the women who fought for the right to vote.