Tom Soper

UK diplomat based in Sri Lanka. Previously in 🇱🇰🇲🇻🇲🇾&🇨🇿. All views my own.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Norway may row. But England roars 🦁🦁🦁

Good luck tonight team, from our Armed Forces around the world! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@England

[Tom Soper @TomSoperUK]

Great to see this cross-party delegation of Sri Lankan MPs in London this week to strengthen our parliamentary collaboration 🇬🇧 🇱🇰

[Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK @CPA_UK]

Day one of CPA UK’s delegation visit from @parliamentLK is underway in Westminster. Today, the Sri Lankan delegation met with UK Parliamentarians, including @Paulettehamilto and Baroness Elliot to exchange insights on effective committee scrutiny 🇱🇰

[Tom Soper @TomSoperUK]

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[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

Foreign Secretary @YvetteCooperMP met Sri Lanka PM @Dr_HariniA for constructive talks.

Our partnership is getting stronger on energy security, education and growth. They discussed human rights and the need for continued focus and action.

Our deep people-to-people links are central to this relationship.

[Tom Soper @TomSoperUK]

What a season - enjoy the moment Gooners! 🔴⚪️

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

This belongs to all of us.

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

No one country can deal with today’s challenges alone.

That's why, with @GovernmentZA @CIFFchild @BritishIntInv, we’re uniting governments, investors, innovators and civil society at the Global Partnerships Conference.

Complex global problems call for broad coalitions ⤵️

[Lindy Cameron @Lindy_Cameron]

I’ve just come back from a trip to London – a world-leading hub for investment and the world’s third-most visited city! Social media can give a very distorted view of the UK and our cities, London especially. If you want to know about #London, ask the people who live there, like Dame Susan Langley @citylordmayor 👇

https://t.co/OgHEsfa6SX

[Tom Soper @TomSoperUK]

UK Foreign Secretary on economic security and how our partnerships abroad make us safer and more prosperous at home.👇

[Yvette Cooper @YvetteCooperMP]

Events in the Strait of Hormuz remind us that we’re in a new era of geoeconomics, where economic security must be at the top of our foreign policy agenda.

My words in @TheEconomist ⬇️

https://t.co/mJtTk1n2uq

[Andrew Patrick @AndrewPtkFCDO]

Minister @Chathurangaab joined me in touring Maersk Sri Lanka’s advanced logistics operations. They handle country consolidation operations for several UK brands. With exports expected to expand following latest DCTS reforms, the whole‑economy value chain stands to benefit.

[Andrew Patrick @AndrewPtkFCDO]

Proud to see 🇬🇧🇱🇰 partnership in action. Experts from @UniversityofPlymouth joined Sri Lanka's maritime sector at @RCMS to strengthen cyber resilience, supporting a free & open Indo-Pacific. Exactly what @FCDOGovUK Indian Ocean Maritime Security Programme is for. #CyberSecurity

[Andrew Patrick @AndrewPtkFCDO]

Delighted to welcome Deputy Prime Minister @DavidLammy to Sri Lanka on his first visit.
Looking forward to important discussions later today.
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[UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 @UKinSriLanka]

65,000+ people reached in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah through @UNOPS and Vriddhi with UK and @AusHCSriLanka support. As hill country records its coldest temperatures, families whose homes were destroyed receive essential shelter and hygiene items.
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[Tom Soper @TomSoperUK]

The Buduruwagala archaeological site is a stunning example of #SriLanka’s rich cultural heritage. The Buddha statues are believed to date back to the 7th and 8th Centuries. I was lucky enough to assist the team from the Dept of Archaeology in their restoration work.

[Tom Soper @TomSoperUK]

Visiting Monaragala District this week. One of the largest and most rural in #SriLanka, known for its agriculture sector, wildlife and natural beauty.

[Tom Soper @TomSoperUK]

Heard from local farming communities about the development and livelihood challenges they face, including the impact of recent severe weather.

[Tom Soper @TomSoperUK]

🚨 Squad Announcement! 🚨

Looking forward to welcoming @englandcricket to #SriLanka next month!

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇱🇰 🏏

[England Cricket @englandcricket]

Sri Lanka here we come! 💥

Our squads for our ODI and IT20 series 😎

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

Cyclone Ditwah has caused severe flooding and landslides across Sri Lanka, affecting 2 million people. 

I’ve allocated $4.5 million from @UNCERF to help partners reach the most affected people with cash for food, clean water and shelter.

[UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 @UKinSriLanka]

Touchdown in Jaffna!

Acting HC Theresa O’Mahony joined @USEmbSL & @AusHCSriLanka colleagues to support aid delivery in the North through our UNOPS and Vriddhi partners. Thanks to @usairforce logistics support, the AUKUS partnership is providing much-needed aid across Sri Lanka.

[Tom Soper @TomSoperUK]

The UK has announced £1m in humanitarian assistance for relief efforts in Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

[UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 @UKinSriLanka]

Acting High Commissioner Theresa O’Mahony joined @SLRedCross in Gampaha yesterday, meeting flood-affected families and volunteers. UK’s £1m humanitarian support will deliver life-saving assistance to communities impacted by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 @UKinSriLanka]

UK aid is already reaching Sri Lanka’s hardest-hit communities with life-saving support & early recovery. With 1.8m people affected, we’re now providing additional funding — bringing 🇬🇧 support to £1m ($1.32m). Grateful to Red Cross, @UNOPS, Vriddhi & partners delivering relief.