Ben Rawlings

Deputy British Ambassador to Libya. نائب السفير البريطاني لدى ليبيا 🇬🇧 🇱🇾 Views my own. 🇨🇾🇲🇦🇹🇳🇵🇪

[Ben Rawlings @benplomacy]

Eid al Adha Mubarak! Warmest wishes to all observing. Glad to be back in Libya for this period, to reflect on the values of respect, generosity and compassion

[Ben Rawlings @benplomacy]

British 🇬🇧 Ambassador tries Bazeen (a unique traditional Libyan dish) during his first trip to Gharyan. Another Libyan dish to add to my wish list!

[Martin Reynolds @MReynoldsUK]

Today I had #Bazeen for the first time in the heart of #Gharyan 🇱🇾

It was a truly memorable experience and I can see why this dish is so widely enjoyed.

What is your favourite traditional Libyan dish? Let me know in the comments

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

Women and girls deserve to live free from fear of violence.

We won’t have peace, security or prosperity until they do.

With our partners, the UK is setting up a new International Coalition to End Violence Against Women and Girls.

[UK in Libya🇬🇧🇱🇾 @UKinLibya]

Strengthening Libya-UK energy ties 🇱🇾🇬🇧

Delighted to welcome the largest ever National Oil Corporation delegation to #London!

Led by Eng. Masoud Suleiman, 30+ senior officials representing key departments & NOC companies, driving collaboration and new partnership opportunities!

[Ben Rawlings @benplomacy]

Hello from #London!

A busy day ahead with @NOC_Libya delegation meeting UK officials and companies to discuss 🇱🇾 🇬🇧 cooperation.

[Ben Rawlings @benplomacy]

@noah_nonsense It remains fragile and unpredictable in terms of security. But there have been some hopeful steps recently, with the UN structured dialogue & an agreement on a unified budget. Hopefully this can lead to greater stability & a safer environment for visitors

[Ben Rawlings @benplomacy]

A visit to the spectacular Leptis Magna to celebrate the reopening of @UNESCO Libya. Leptis is an archaeological gem, & our guide was knowledgeable & passionate about the work to preserve & restore it, and its future potential. Come take a walk around with me 👇

#libya #culture

[Ben Rawlings @benplomacy]

@meolscop1978 @UNESCO @UKinLibya It’s a fragile and unpredictable security situation, & problems can arise suddenly. So we can’t consider it safe to travel, & our Travel Advice recommends against travel (essential only some places). I really hope the recent steps forward lead to a more lasting & stable Libya

[Ben Rawlings @benplomacy]

@DHFishguard Oh wow you win on the photos!

[Ben Rawlings @benplomacy]

@Tunisia_1943 The recent unified budget agreement is a step forward. Inshallah we will see more positive developments towards peace & stability, and one day others will be able to enjoy the remarkable cultural heritage in Libya

[Ben Rawlings @benplomacy]

@Tunisia_1943 It’s tricky. Libya has huge tourism potential (among many other things). But it is a fragile and unpredictable security situation, & problems can arise suddenly. So we can’t consider it safe to travel, & our Travel Advice recommends against travel (essential only some places)

[Martin Reynolds @MReynoldsUK]

Yesterday I met with Prime Minister Abdulhamid Debeiba. We discussed progress towards political unification and stability in Libya, and the importance of all actors working together to find a sustainable and inclusive solution.

[Ben Rawlings @benplomacy]

Happy King’s Day to 🇳🇱 friends & thanks @NLambLib for a colourful and fun event! A masterclass in soft power (fresh stroopwafel and poffertjes!) Also value how they held space for civil society orgs & showcased 🇱🇾 cultural offer of Tripoli Studio and some impressive musicians

[Ben Rawlings @benplomacy]

Great to get to Benghazi for my first visit (of many inshallah!). And what a great way to start, with the impressive @LibyaBuild exhibition. An inspiring showcase of plans and projects, expertise and international interest

#libyabuild2026 #libya #benghazi #business

[UK in Libya🇬🇧🇱🇾 @UKinLibya]

Excited to be attending #LibyaBuild2026 in #Benghazi today, exploring the innovative commercial potential of Libya!

[UNSMIL @UNSMILibya]

On the margins of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Libya @HannaTetteh met today with the United Kingdom's Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Hamish Falconer.
SRSG Tetteh provided the Minister with an update on the political, economic, and security landscape in Libya in light of recent developments. She also shared her thoughts on the UNSMIL political roadmap and other efforts to stabilize Libya economically and politically. During the meeting, she emphasized the need for a process that creates a governance structure based on democratic legitimacy, highlighting the necessity to continue efforts in preparing for national elections.
In this context, the SRSG reiterated the necessity of maintaining strong international support for the United Nations’ efforts. She further stressed the importance of ensuring complementary actions, consultation, and coordination between international actors in support of Libyan-led and owned efforts to build an inclusive democratic state with strong institutions.
Building on previous meetings held with the SRSG, Minister Falconer reiterated the United Kingdom’s support for the SRSG’s good offices and the work of UNSMIL to continue its efforts aimed at meeting the aspirations of the Libyan people for stability, strengthened institutions, and good governance.

[Ben Rawlings @benplomacy]

if you think you’ve got what it takes for Chevening, read more about it here https://t.co/erD7p5CN1S and consider applying next year

[Ben Rawlings @benplomacy]

#Chevening is 🇬🇧 flagship scholarship programme, a fully-funded scholarship at a UK university for people with the ability and ambition to make a positive impact in their country, community and region.

Congratulations and good luck to all those who got to the interview stage!

[UK in Libya🇬🇧🇱🇾 @UKinLibya]

📢 Exciting day ahead as we kick off #Chevening interviews at UK in Libya today!

Wishing all our 🇬🇧🇱🇾 applicants the best of luck—we can’t wait to hear your stories! 🌟

[Ben Rawlings @benplomacy]

@DipMissSuppLtd You can always count on someone to stop the fun. A lovely idea though!

[Ben Rawlings @benplomacy]

Hot cross buns, a very 🇬🇧 Easter tradition. The cross symbolises the crucifixion, but today they are enjoyed by people of all faiths and none.

Perfect slathered in butter and enjoyed with a cup of tea (of course).

Happy Easter to all who are celebrating.

#easter

[Ben Rawlings @benplomacy]

Great meeting with 🇱🇾 Audit Bureau and @britishcouncil Libya to discuss strengthening English language training for graduate trainees. English is a key professional skills & a connection to international cooperation. Look forward to seeing this partnership grow