British Diplomacy Tracker

Tracking Britain's foreign policy & diplomatic efforts in the world, with trade and other data too. A @Discoplomacy project. Why? Because I can.

[British Diplomacy Tracker @BritDiploTrack]

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"Britain became a one-nation experiment in open borders. The damage this has done to our country is incalculable.” - Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

A 🧵 on the Government's new immigration policies, and why it matters to foreign policy and trade observers.

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

❝I am honoured to have been appointed as Foreign Secretary.

UK diplomacy has never been more important.

I look forward to representing and promoting British interests around the world.❞

– Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Affairs

[UK Forces Tracker @UKForcesTracker]

Royal Navy Fleet Tracker - 1st of September 2025

HMS Somerset is currently the assigned Towed Array Patrol Ship. Arrived in Haakonsvern, Norway on Thursday 28th.

Four P2000s deployed to the Baltic Sea. Currently along the German coast.

[Catherine West @CatherineWest1]

Eight years on from the Myanmar military’s horrific attacks on Rohingya communities we remember the many victims and their families. The UK remains steadfast in supporting the Rohingya people, including those who sought refuge in Bangladesh.

[UK in Viet Nam🇬🇧🇻🇳 @UKinVietnam]

🇬🇧 Ambassador Iain Frew and Head of Immigration and Migration at the 🇬🇧 Embassy, Jane Parrott, attend the event to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the 🇻🇳 People's Public Security Forces and congratulate the Ministry of Public Security on receiving the Gold Star Medal.

[Hamish Falconer MP @HFalconerMP]

The UK works closely with Pakistan on a wide range of bilateral and regional security issues.

Great to meet with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister @MIshaqDar50 today to discuss these and reaffirm our commitment to the 🇬🇧🇵🇰 partnership.

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

Ukraine’s future matters to us all.

[Admiral Sir Tony Radakin 🇬🇧 @AdmTonyRadakin_]

Last week I delivered my final speech as Chief of the Defence Staff.

My theme was confidence as a judgement and a choice, and how this must shape our approach to a more contested world.

You can read the transcript here. https://t.co/PDCsMwcU2F

[Catherine West @CatherineWest1]

South Korea is a vital Indo-Pacific partner for the UK.

Pleased to reaffirm our 🇬🇧🇰🇷 Global Strategic Partnership with 2nd Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina as part of today’s Senior Economic Dialogue in Seoul.

[David Lammy @DavidLammy]

The situation in Gaza is appalling and the Israeli government's actions are further jeopardising the two-state solution.

@AnitaAnandMP, @jnbarrot and I discussed the need for an immediate ceasefire, release of all hostages, a flood of aid and a plan to deliver lasting peace.

[UK in Viet Nam🇬🇧🇻🇳 @UKinVietnam]

British Ambassador Iain Frew met Viet Nam’s Deputy Prime Minister Lê Thành Long to discuss bilateral cooperation in education, popularise English and make it Viet Nam’s second language.

[UK in Viet Nam🇬🇧🇻🇳 @UKinVietnam]

British Ambassador Iain Frew attended the ASEAN Flag Raising Ceremony marking the 58th anniversary of the founding of ASEAN and the 30th anniversary of Viet Nam’s membership.

#UKASEAN #ThrivingPartnership

[UK in Lebanon 🇬🇧🇱🇧 @ukinlebanon]

Commander of @Lebarmyofficial General Rodolph Haykal was in Scotland this week to attend high-level defence meetings with Chiefs of Defence from across the Middle East.

The visit is a powerful symbol of our strong partnership with the LAF, Lebanon’s sole legitimate defender. 🇱🇧

[UK in Serbia @ukinserbia]

Dame Karen Pierce, 🇬🇧 Special Envoy for the Western Balkans, spoke to President Vucic @predsednikrs yesterday to discuss her concerns over the latest tensions between Serbia and Kosovo and the need to resolve outstanding issues through the EU-facilitated Dialogue.

[UK in Poland 🇬🇧🇵🇱 @ukinpoland]

His Majesty King Charles III congratulates the newly elected President of Poland @prezydentpl, reaffirming the enduring partnership between our nations.

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[UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKinSomalia]

📍Mogadishu Port: Navigating opportunity!

Today HMA @CharlesKingFCDO visited Somalia’s busiest seaport with Minister @BihiEgeh- a gateway driving trade, jobs, and economic growth.

#GoFarGoTogether

[Collins of Highbury @Lord_Collins]

Deeply saddened by the news of a helicopter crash in Ghana which killed members of Ghana’s Government and military. 🇬🇧 stands in solidarity with 🇬🇭 during this difficult time of national mourning and sends its deepest condolences to bereaved families.

[UK in Viet Nam🇬🇧🇻🇳 @UKinVietnam]

🇬🇧 Ambassador Iain Frew met 🇻🇳 Construction Minister Tran Hong Minh on 29 July 2025 to discuss boosting rail and aviation cooperation between 🇬🇧 and 🇻🇳.

[British Diplomacy Tracker @BritDiploTrack]

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to the Amir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

[Boris Johnson @BorisJohnson]

A pleasure to visit Taiwan this week. My thanks to @ChingteLai for the warm welcome to your beautiful island.

[British Diplomacy Tracker @BritDiploTrack]

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HMS Prince of Wales, flagship of the UK Carrier Strike Group (CSG), will make a port call to Tokyo from late August to early September as part of Operation HIGHMAST, the Royal Navy's eight-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific region, including Japan.