Matthew Lodge

Director, Faculty for National Security, RCDS. FCDO (1996-2026) - previously Ambassador Greece, Kuwait, Finland and UNESCO. Royal Marines Officer (1986-96).

[David Lidington @DLidington]

Absolutely right @ruth_deyermond

[Jon Cresswell @JonCresswell1]

Moment incroyable ce matin à l’école maternelle de la rue Chomel (Paris 7e). Les enfants ont invité les militaires britanniques à assister à une cérémonie de souvenir. Avec des coquelicots et des bleuets fabriqués par eux, ils ont lu In Flandres Fields. Magnifique !

[UK at the UN 🇬🇧🇺🇳 @UKUN_NewYork]

Congratulations to Professor Dapo Akande on his election to the International Court of Justice following today’s votes at the @UN.

This is a success for the rule of law.

The UK will always stand up for international law and the independence and impartiality of the ICJ.

[Dapo Akande @DapoAkandeLaw]

I am deeply honoured to be elected to the International Court of Justice.

I am grateful for the support and faith states have put in me to serve the @CIJ_ICJ. I look forward to serving the Court with independence and integrity alongside colleagues elected today.

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

It’s more vital than ever that we work together on issues which affect us all.

This is the approach Britain will bring to our own G20 Presidency next year. 

We want a G20 focused on practical cooperation and shared interests, putting economic prosperity at the heart of our Presidency for the benefit of Brits and the world.

[Matthew Lodge @FCDOMJLodge]

Χρόν��α πολλά, Ελλάδα. Μπορεί να έφυγα από τη χώρα, αλλά η Ελλάδα παραμένει πάντα στην καρδιά μου.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Europe stands united with Ukraine.

Their front line for freedom is our front line for freedom.

We will be with you for as long as it takes.

[UK at the UN 🇬🇧🇺🇳 @UKUN_NewYork]

Over 220,000 children have been released from armed forces and armed groups through UN Action Plans.

30 years of progress. Yet grave violations against children in conflict remain at record levels.

The UK will keep working to protect children and hold perpetrators to account.

[Christian Turner @CTurnerFCDO]

Even as distorted narratives and bad-faith actors try to depict British cities as unsafe, the statistics show the opposite.

Crime, excluding fraud, in the UK down 78% in the last 30 years👇

[Dame Caroline Wilson @CWilson_FCDO]

Today, I formally presented my credentials to President António Costa and President Ursula von der Leyen.

🇬🇧🇪🇺 It is an honour to serve as UK Ambassador to the EU. I look forward to working together to deepen our partnership, including at the next UK-EU Summit on 20 November.

[Christian Turner @CTurnerFCDO]

Every day, 🇬🇧 and 🇺🇸 sailors, marines and coastguards serve alongside one another, at sea and ashore, to protect our citizens.

Wonderful to celebrate the alliance of our great maritime nations with leaders from @DeptofWar and @USNavy at tonight's @RoyalNavy Trafalgar Night

[UK Mission to the EU 🇬🇧🇪🇺 @UKMisBrussels]

UK PM @AndyBurnham has just announced the date for the second UK-EU summit. It will be held on 20 November 2026 in Brussels.

Follow the UK Mission to the EU's social media accounts for the latest news and updates.

[Stephen Doughty HC MP @SDoughtyMP]

What happens in the Red Sea & Strait of Hormuz can impact us all.

@UK_MTO @RoyalNavy & our brilliant Joint Maritime Security Centre are vital to our global efforts on maritime security, for stability overseas & prosperity at home.

It was a privilege to see their vital work:

⬇️

[Dame Caroline Wilson @CWilson_FCDO]

Great to accompany Minister @HFalconerMP on his first official visit to the @Europarl_EN in Strasbourg today. Good discussions with @EP_President Metsola and Commissioner @MarosSefcovic as we work towards a successful UK-EU Summit and a closer, stronger UK-EU partnership.

[Wes Streeting @wesstreeting]

It was great for myself and @UKCDS_MOD to meet NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Grynkewich yesterday in London.

@NATO is the cornerstone of our security, and together we stand ready to defend every inch of Allied territory.

[Christian Turner @CTurnerFCDO]

A very warm welcome to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. From New York to Washington, The Duke is visiting the U.S. to champion young people, skills and opportunity through The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and celebrate America’s 250th 🇺🇸🤝🇬🇧

Delighted to welcome him to DC.

[William Hague @WilliamJHague]

It was wonderful to welcome His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I to Oxford.

As the spiritual leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church, he occupies a unique place in the life of millions of Christians around the world.

We had an enjoyable and fascinating breakfast, and I was very glad to have the opportunity to welcome him to the University.

[Stephen Lillie CMG @StephenLillieUK]

Με ιδιαίτερη χαρά επέδωσα αντίγραφα των διαπιστευτηρίων μου στον Πρέσβη Ζεβελάκη στο @GreeceMFA, σηματοδοτώντας την έναρξη της αποστολής μου στην Ελλάδα. Ανυπομονώ να συνεργαστώ με εταίρους και φίλους σε όλη τη χώρα και να συμβάλω στην περαιτέρω εμβάθυνση των 🇬🇧-🇬🇷 δεσμών.

[Christian Turner @CTurnerFCDO]

UN General Assembly high level week - a diplomatic whirlwind of bilaterals, brush-bys, speeches and meetings, all aiming to find common ground and advance shared interests.

Thank you to the great teams @UKUN_NewYork @UKinUSA @UKinNewYork for steering us through it

[First Sea Lord Sir Gwyn Jenkins @GenGJenkinsRM]

Today in Riga I had really productive meetings with the Latvian Chief of Defence and the Commander of Naval Forces.

Great discussions on how we can strengthen 🇬🇧 🇱🇻 co-operation, Baltic security, and our collective defence through @NATO and the @JEFnations Northern Navies.