Simon Manley
@SimonManleyFCDO
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๐ฌ๐ง Diplomat. Husband. Dad. Former UK Ambassador to the WTO and UN and to Spain and Andorra
Joined October 2013
As Putin terrorises Ukrainian civilians, his own losses are piling up. Russia has suffered over a million military casualties for just 1.1% territory gained since November 2022. Putin must end the fighting, come to the negotiating table and engage in meaningful talks.
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A moving day in Coxโs Bazar, meeting Rohingya families and the Bangladeshi communities who have welcomed them. Their stories will stay with me. It is humbling to see the strength of women and girls in particular here.
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Putin is trying to plunge Ukraine into darkness & cold. But Ukraine will not face winter alone. We are providing further support for urgent repairs to keep the lights on & help support those worst-hit by the loss of power, water & heating. Ukraine's security is our security.
Putin has increased attacks on civilians and energy infrastructure, determined to make Ukrainians miserable for the cold winter ahead. The UK is providing humanitarian and energy infrastructure support to Ukraine ๐ฌ๐ง๐บ๐ฆ
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Putin has increased attacks on civilians and energy infrastructure, determined to make Ukrainians miserable for the cold winter ahead. The UK is providing humanitarian and energy infrastructure support to Ukraine ๐ฌ๐ง๐บ๐ฆ
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In Canada for the G7 Foreign Ministers meeting working with our closest partners to tackle some of the worldโs greatest challenges, including Ukraine, Sudan, getting aid into Gaza, and economic security. The UKโs foreign policy is delivering for security at home.
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Always such a beautiful and moving ceremony
The British Ambassador to Switzerland, HMA @JamesWSquire was proud to lay a wreath at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in Vevey to commemorate all who died so that we might live, all who endured pain so that we might know joy and all who suffered imprisonment so that we might
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From GPS to weather forecasting, what happens in space affects our daily lives here on Earth. @ProfBrianCox, @UN Champion for Space, explains how space impacts all of us now, and the potential and possibility it represents. #WorldScienceDay for Peace and Development.
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Russia terrorises civilians in Ukraine, regularly launching 500+ drones per attack, hitting residential and civilian infrastructure. Ukraineโs determination to defend itself from these attacks remains undimmed. We continue to support Ukraine and ramp up the pressure on Russia.
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For over 100 years, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has stood at the heart of the National Service of Remembrance. This Sunday at 11am, we join the nation in pausing to honour those who gave everything. To remember. To respect. To never forget.
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The UK welcomes the adoption of UNSC Resolution 2799 lifting sanctions against the Syrian President and Interior Minister. We will continue to support the Syrian Government as it fulfils its commitments to build a more stable, free, and prosperous future for all Syrians.
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Great appreciation to HE Prime Minister of the UK Sir @Keir_Starmer for a wonderful conversation on multilateralism, the value of the Multilateral Trading system and criticality of WTO Reform. Also great to briefly chat with His Royal Highness Prince William on the
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At the request of the UK & our partners
The @UN Human Rights Council is holding a special session on the human rights situation in and around #ElFasher, in the context of the ongoing conflict in the #Sudan. ๐ 14 November 2025 โก https://t.co/Yx5NRvtQJ5 Webcast โก https://t.co/DnFubdICEL
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I joined the @FCDOGovUK 35 years ago today. What an extraordinary journey itโs been with postings to @UKUN_NewYork @EU_Commission @EUCouncil @ukinspain @UKMissionGeneva - so proud to serve ๐ฌ๐ง and to try to make the world a safer, greener, freer place
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Jobs for Britain. Investment at home. Growth that delivers. Strengthening our economic partnership with Saudi Arabia means building momentum towards a UK-Gulf Free Trade Agreement that works for working people.
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The 5โฃ0โฃth Universal Periodic Review begins today @UN_HRC in Geneva ๐บ๐ณ Follow UK Mission Geneva on X for updates and read statements in full at https://t.co/EzLyXE7oZ2
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@FCDOHumanRights | @ESandersFCDO
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Global security demands partnerships, not just promises. Foreign Secretary @YvetteCooperMP joined leaders from across the Middle East at the @IISS_org Manama Dialogue to discuss strengthening stability and delivering security and prosperity for Britain.
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No country can tackle todayโs threats alone. Foreign Secretary @YvetteCooperMP held discussions with regional counterparts to protect British interests and support regional stability.
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The UK is providing a further ยฃ5 million of humanitarian aid to support Chad give refuge to those fleeing violence in Sudan. Speaking to Foreign Minister Fadoul I reaffirmed our support in light of the horrors taking place in Darfur. We agreed civilians must be protected.
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