Katherine Smitton

British Ambassador to Tajikistan 🇬🇧 🇹🇯 @ukintajikistan Instagram: @HMAinTJ

[EU in Tajikistan @EUinTajikistan]

Wrapping up the 2026 “Ambassador for a Day” initiative! Launched by EU, France, Germany, Korea, Turkey, UK Embassies, OSCE, UN Tajikistan & Swiss Coop.
Empowering young Tajik women in diplomacy, leadership & public service.
Committed to gender equality & youth empowerment! 🇹🇯✨

[FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) @fsd__ch]

📣 Mine Action Day In #Tajikistan

On 30 March, @UKinTajikistan and FSD held an event in the lead-up to #IMAD2026, together with national authorities, international partners, and affected communities.

The event underscored everyone's commitment to have a #MineFreeTajikistan2032.

[Katherine Smitton @Diplo_kat]

A pleasure to welcome @RupaHuq MP 🇬🇧 to #Tajikistan 🇹🇯, as part of an #OSCE Parliamentary Assembly delegation visit aimed at strengthening dialogue and cooperation.

[Hamish Falconer MP @HFalconerMP]

Happy Nowruz to all those celebrating around the world

Nowruz is a reminder of hope, love and life and an opportunity to welcome the arrival of spring.

May the new year bring fresh hopes and new beginnings.

[Katherine Smitton @Diplo_kat]

Наврӯз Муборак! Happy Nowruz!
🌸🌿🌼
#навруз #Nowruz #Tajikistan

[Stephen Doughty HC MP @SDoughtyMP]

Yesterday was a historic day for Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan as they signed an agreement on the delimitation of their border. Their cooperation will support peace, stability & security for the region.

Congratulations @MFA_Kyrgyzstan & @MOFA_Tajikistan on reaching this milestone.

[UK Prime Minister @10DowningStreet]

To the people of Ukraine, the UK is with you today and always.

Three years on from Putin’s barbaric full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer reiterated our support to President @ZelenskyyUa.

[EU in Tajikistan @EUinTajikistan]

🇪🇺🇺🇦 We stood together again to mark the Russia's aggression against #Ukraine. This day serves as a reminder of ongoing threat Russia poses to Ukraine and European #security.

Ukraine seeks #peace, and any decisions regarding its future must involve its engagement.
#24Feb2022

[Hamish Falconer MP @HFalconerMP]

It is with great sadness we hear of the passing of His Highness, Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. His work in guiding the Ismaili Community and his philanthropy will be well-remembered. I send my condolences to his family at this time.

[Chevening Awards🇬🇧 @CheveningFCDO]

The #Chevening interview period starts at the end of this month! 🌟

If you're invited, you'll be asked to upload two references before your interview. For everything you need to know about references, please visit https://t.co/Z128wH2fwD ‍🎓

#UKStudy #IAmChevening

[Katherine Smitton @Diplo_kat]

An honour to present my credentials to his excellency President Emomali Rahmon today. I look forward to working to deepen the partnership between UK and #Tajikistan and enhancing the prosperity and security of both of our countries through our bilateral cooperation 🇬🇧🇹🇯

[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

Wishing those celebrating a very happy #BurnsNight tonight.

📸 The King in the Library at Balmoral Castle, taken by Millie Pilkington.

[Bayt Al Fann @BaytAlFann]

6/ Cambridge Central Mosque, Cambridge, England

Completed in 2019. Europe’s first eco-sustainable mosque, its design incorporates local architecture, Islamic motifs & the use of timber to create interwoven pillars, with a glistening dome

[Bayt Al Fann @BaytAlFann]

2/ The Shah Jahan Mosque, Woking, England

This is the first purpose built mosque that was built in the UK.

It was built in 1889 by Dr Gottlieb Wilhelm Leitner, an orientalist of Jewish descent from Hungary. Money was donated by Begum Shah Jahan, the Nawab Begum of Bhopal.

[David Lammy @DavidLammy]

This is a moment of hope after over a year of agony.

All phases of the deal must be implemented in full and we must establish a pathway to lasting peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians alike.

My statement on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

[Denise Waddingham @DeniseWBC]

We've had a fabulous week on the @BritishCouncil @FCDOGovUK #AELLCA programme, including bringing 150 English specialists together in #Tashkent from across all 5 #CentralAsia countries to explore the role of CPD in PRESETT 🇬🇧🇺🇿🇰🇿🇰🇬🇹🇯🇹🇲 @UKinUzbekistan @UKinKZ @ukinkyrgyzstan

[Katherine Smitton @Diplo_kat]

Happy New Year on behalf of everyone at @UKinTajikistan 🎄🎉

[Katherine Smitton @Diplo_kat]

Delighted that #Tajikistan has turned grey this year - very proud to be the first female resident Ambassador at @UKinTajikistan 🇹🇯 and to join my 79 incredibly talented female colleagues in representing 🇬🇧 across the world.

[Simon McDonald @SimonMcDonaldUK]

Annual survey Pt II: countries where a woman has never represented 🇬🇧; in 2024, 🇮🇳 & 🇧🇳 received 1st female UK high commissioner (turning grey on map); 21 countries still ‘red’, 7 have had non-resident women reps (orange); Dame B Salt too ill to take up her posting to 🇮🇱 (blue):

[Simon McDonald @SimonMcDonaldUK]

Annual survey: countries & territories where 🇬🇧 rep is female; changes coming in January but right now 80 ambassadors, high commissioners, governors & perm reps are women:

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

Merry Christmas from all of us at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office 🎄