Patrick Lynch

Husband, dad, very mutedly acclaimed singer-songwriter. UK Ambassador to Madagascar & Comoros via Belfast, London, Kabul, Abu Dhabi, Washington and Seychelles.

[Patrick Lynch @PatrickLynchUK]

Happy New Year!

An exciting 12 months ahead as we renew our commitment to over 50 projects across #Madagascar and provide a surge of new resources and support to the fight against corruption and the provision of free and fair elections.

Tratry ny Taona ! 🇲🇬🇬🇧

[UK in Madagascar @UKinMadagascar]

At our King’s Birthday Party, HMA @PatrickLynchUK reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to work with Madagascar & partners to protect democracy, fight corruption & tackle poverty.

Ambassador & team welcomed guests with “Ravoravo.” Click and watch the video 👉https://t.co/MQ7sjYjdPp

[Patrick Lynch @PatrickLynchUK]

Merry Christmas to you all from the great team @UKinMadagascar

[Patrick Lynch @PatrickLynchUK]

The @UKinMadagascar team was delighted to welcome our partner deaf school in Ambohibao to the 🇬🇧 Residence.

It was a Christmas party full of fun and festivity. Many thanks to Santa for making an appearance - all of our friends made the good list!

[Patrick Lynch @PatrickLynchUK]

Thanks @MidiMadagasikara for a great double page spread.

Merci pour cet article sur le partenariat 🇲🇬 🇬🇧 alors que nous renforçons notre soutien au nouveau gouvernement pour des élections libres et équitables et sa lutte contre la corruption.

Link ⬇️

https://t.co/hFj4U6GphQ

[Patrick Lynch @PatrickLynchUK]

Stunning #Madagascar has huge tourism potential. @UKinMadagascar colleagues welcomed @PaulBrummell and met the @MadaRedCross team at the beautiful Allée Des #Baobabs after seeing how 🇬🇧 partners with 🇲🇬 experts to prepare for natural disasters @IFRC

[Patrick Lynch @PatrickLynchUK]

On #InternationalAntiCorruptionDay the UK is very proud to stand with our partners in #Madagascar and to provide a surge of expert support to bring stolen resources back to the 🇲🇬 people.

[UK in Madagascar @UKinMadagascar]

The 🇬🇧 Embassy political team visited #Comoros to discuss our shared interests with the Ministers of Agriculture, Economy & Transport, and Foreign Ministry officials.

We covered:
- anti-corruption
- ⁠free and fair elections
- ⁠environmental protection &
- ⁠increasing trade.

[Patrick Lynch @PatrickLynchUK]

Great to connect with HE Minister of National Education, Hanitriniaina Karena and reaffirm a surge of active 🇬🇧 support for:

�� @GPforEducation's $89m teacher training & learning programme
👍Returning stolen assets back to the people of #Madagascar
👍Free & fair elections in 🇲🇬

[Patrick Lynch @PatrickLynchUK]

Great to meet HE Environment and Sustainable Development Minister, Michael Manesimana.
We discussed 🇬🇧 commitment to 40 climate and nature projects in 🇲🇬. Working in partnership with local experts, these protect vital resources for current and future generations in #Madagascar.

[Vinay Talwar @BritAmbVinay]

In #Djibouti 🇩🇯 my Scottish 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 colleagues inc @PatrickLynchUK 🇲🇬 wish all those celebrating:

« Happy #StAndrewsDay ! » 🥳

🇫🇷

A Djibouti 🇩🇯 mes collègues écossais 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 y compris @AlysonKingUK 🇨🇩 souhaitent à tous ceux qui célèbrent :

🎉🙌« Bonne fête de la Saint-André ! »

[Patrick Lynch @PatrickLynchUK]

An honour to meet HE Foreign Minister Razanamahasoa. We discussed the vision of the Govt of the Refoundation and the significant surge in UK support to the fight against corruption. This is at the heart of 🇬🇧 🇲🇬 shared objectives and has the potential to transform #Madagascar

[Patrick Lynch @PatrickLynchUK]

It was a pleasure to join our impressive @CheveningFCDO alumni in Ampefy. We marked the launch of their new project on aquaculture and clean cooking. A great example of 🇬🇧 support to local expertise that is making a difference in 🇲🇬

[Patrick Lynch @PatrickLynchUK]

Great launch event with #TeachForMadagascar Their new books on environmental protection are designed to develop literacy across #Madagascar. 86,000 young readers have already benefitted. Many thanks to the writing team - including @FontaineMax9 and our own Katy Lynch! 🇲🇬 🇬🇧

[UK in Madagascar @UKinMadagascar]

Breaking barriers for women entrepreneurs isn’t just about equality - it’s about economic power. Today we celebrate #WomensEntrepreneurshipDay and the women shaping Madagascar’s future and driving its prosperity

[Scotland National Team @ScotlandNT]

We’ll be coming 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

See you at the 2026 @FIFAWorldCup 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇲🇽

#FIFAWorldCup

[Patrick Lynch @PatrickLynchUK]

Delighted to host our 🇲🇬 Chevening Alumni to strengthen collaboration and discuss priorities. A warm welcome back to the six Malagasy scholars returning from the UK after completing their Master’s degrees! @CheveningFCDO

[UK in Madagascar @UKinMadagascar]

Inspiring to see the Sakalava Bay community working with the 🇬🇧 NGO C3 Madagascar to protect mangroves, seagrass and coastlines, providing vital support for marine life & livelihoods! And all funded by the international Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF). #GoFarGoTogether

[UK in Madagascar @UKinMadagascar]

Today, we honoured our fallen heroes at the #RemembranceDay ceremony in Diego Suarez 🇲🇬.

On behalf of the UK, our Second Secretary, Mr Dean Hurlock, led tributes to those who sacrificed their lives in conflicts for our freedoms.

#poppy

[Patrick Lynch @PatrickLynchUK]

Constructive meeting with the new 🇲🇬 Minister for Justice, Fanirisoa Ernaivo. We discussed plans to improve the lives of many millions in #Madagascar through effective new anti-corruption measures. 🇬🇧 is ready to support our 🇲🇬 partners.