David McIlroy
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Chargé d’Affaires of the British Embassy in Eritrea.
Joined July 2019
A pleasure to host an outreach event today to promote @CheveningFCDO, the UK government’s international scholarship programme. Applications are open until 7 October.
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An opportunity to enjoy Eritrea’s rich culture and its natural produce at the opening today of the 2025 Expo in Asmara.
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Celebrating in Asmara the birthday of King Charles III - and an opportunity to say “thank you” to 🇪🇷 Eritrean and international friends who have done so much to help strengthen relations between our countries. Thanks especially to my wonderful 🇬🇧 Embassy team!
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Congratulations 🇪🇷 Eritrea on your Independence Day! A privilege to join today’s celebration at Asmara Stadium.
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Such an encouragement to see this decline in the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) among girls under 15 in Eritrea.
Empowering Eritrean #Women: A Viable Pathway to National Progress and Sustainable Development; .(Op-Ed, @UNDPEritrea) .#Eritrea . @PaLaminBeyai .@NashidaSattar .@UNinEritrea .@UNDPAfrica.
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Thank you @Amanbiede - it was a great pleasure to meet you too.
I really appreciated our conversation yesterday during my book introduction on enhancing Eritrea-UK relations. Grateful for your presence—and looking forward to continuing our connection and contributing to public diplomacy efforts that deepen Eritrea-UK ties.
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The beauty of the Eritrean countryside: jacaranda trees at Mai Nefhi today.
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Tati, we will miss you! Thank you so much for all you have done in helping lead the 🇬🇧 Embassy in 🇪🇷 over the past year. It has been a huge pleasure working with you, and we wish you all the best for your next chapter.
That's a wrap! Thank you #Eritrea for being my home over the last 12 months. I will carry your beauty, rich history and kindness with me. Thank you to my friends, hafteys and haweys, I met along the way - and of course @david_mcilroy for leading our British Embassy team 🇪🇷🙏
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A joy to welcome students and staff from @BartlettArchUCL. They are visiting Eritrea and working with the Asmara Heritage Project, which is helping conserve the remarkable architectural heritage here. Thank you AHP for your great work.
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Thank you Professor Edward Denison and the Asmara Heritage Project for all you are doing to help preserve and protect Asmara’s rich architectural heritage. The 🇬🇧 Embassy is glad to support your work. It was a great encouragement to hear your presentation at the ICES Conference.
“Decentering Euro-centrism in Heritage Studies”: A Conversation with Prof. Edward Denison on Asmara’s Architectural Heritage. Habtom Tesfamichael. Today’s guest is Edward Denison, a professor of Architecture in Global Modernity at University College London (UCL). Prof. Denison
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So encouraging to hear a testimony like this.
#Eritrea – Fatma, once a practitioner of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), has now inspiring many as she publicly shuns this harmful practice and is championing its end in her community. Embracing the government's move against FGM, her story is a testament to change and progress.
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With best wishes from Asmara for a very happy New Year - whether you are in Eritrea 🇪🇷, the UK 🇬🇧, or further afield…
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“When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.” (Matthew 2:10). To those who are celebrating the birth of the Lord Jesus today, may you have a joyful Christmas.
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Important information for non-UK nationals resident in 🇬🇧. The UK immigration service is going digital and physical documents such as Biometric Residence Permits are being replaced with online immigration status 👇.
You can find out more, including how to create an account at
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Thank you to the Government of Eritrea, community leaders and @uniceferitrea for hosting our visitors from @FCDOGovUK. We look forward to continuing to foster the 🇪🇷-🇬🇧 partnership.
Government officials and community leaders welcome UNICEF and FCDO teams in Debub region, where FCDO supports programs on nutrition, health, and WASH. @FCDOGovUK
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Thank you @UNDPEritrea for your partnership and for leading this discussion.
#HappeningNow .Today, UNDP #Eritrea, along with implementing and developing Partners, launched the Human Development Report #HDR2024. A lively discussion was held on the next generation of data systems in Eritrea to enhance policy planning and drive progress. @HDRUNDP
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RT @IndiaEritrea: Cd’A a.i. Mr K.S. Dhiman & members of the Embassy participated in the Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Asmara War Cemetery….
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A privilege to lead today’s Remembrance Day commemoration in Asmara. Here at the Commonwealth War Cemetery there are 273 graves of those who gave their lives in the Second World War. Thank you to @CWGC , Eritrean and international friends for joining us as we honour their memory.
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RT @CheveningFCDO: Applications for several #Chevening Fellowships close on 5 November! ⌛. If you’re a mid-career professional with the de….
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