Vicky Ford MP @vickyford@respublicae.eu
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Joined Apr 2022
Somalia is on the brink of famine. 350,000 children will die if we don't act.
🇬🇧 has today announced a further £25m in lifesaving support for almost a million people.
The international community must stand with 🇸🇴. My statement to @UNOCHA event today ⬇️
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-steps-up-support-as-famine-looms-in-somalia
Great to meet 🇳🇬 Minister @NiyiAdebayo_ this morning ahead of 7th UK-Nigeria Economic Development Forum. We discussed trade, economic reform & our shared objective of promoting more trade & investment between 🇬🇧 & 🇳🇬.
Conflict and horrendous sexual violence in South Sudan risks undermining commendable recent progress and leadership implementing the 2018 Peace Agreement. Fighting and killing must stop: innocent civilians and humanitarian workers are #NotATarget
https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/sites/www.humanitarianresponse.info/files/documents/files/2022_april_25_-_press_statement_bentiu_malakal_2_final.pdf
My thoughts are with all those affected by increased violence in Darfur. It must end, including attacks on health facilities
This highlights need for the Sudanese authorities to deliver progress on protection of civilians, implement the peace agreement & end the political crisis
RT @UKinSudan: Statement on the recent violence in West Darfur.
Yesterday I paid a virtual visit to Baidoa in Somalia, to see the devastating impacts of the drought. The situation is harrowing, with thousands of lives at risk if we don't act.
🇬🇧 announced £14.5m of aid earlier this year & I'll be outlining more support at @UNOCHA event today.
What a start to the week - arrived at the @FCDOGovUK as this was starting.
Thinking of friends in Australia this #AnzacDay
RT @BorisJohnson: Félicitations à @EmmanuelMacron pour votre réélection à la Présidence de la République Française. La France est l’un de nos alliés les plus proches et les plus importants. Je suis heureux de continuer à travailler ensemble sur les sujets-clés pour nos deux pays et pour le monde.
RT @BorisJohnson: Congratulations to @EmmanuelMacron on your re-election as President of France. France is one of our closest and most important allies. I look forward to continuing to work together on the issues which matter most to our two countries and to the world.
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RT @trussliz: NEW: Delighted that Luke Symons, who was unlawfully detained, without charge or trial since 2017 in Yemen by the Houthis, has been released and will shortly be reunited with his family. I pay tribute to our Omani and Saudi partners and our team for securing his release.
RT @trussliz: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused price rises and jeopardised livelihoods around the world. The UK and our partners have responded with unprecedented support for countries facing economic hardship because of Russia's war.
Important news!
The @WorldBank partners have agreed an unprecedented $170 billion package of support to help the world’s poorest countries cope with rising cost of food & fuel due to Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.
Proud to have represented UK 🇬🇧 & help make this happen.
Pleased to meet @akin_adesina at Springs to talk about the African Development Fundreplenishment, the impact of Russian aggression in Ukraine on Africa and ensuring that we get critical climate finance into the right places
Honour to represent UK at the Friends of Ukraine meeting at @worldbank.
Many billions of $ raised so Ukraine gov can keep health, welfare and local services funded and keep support flowing to people in Ukraine. #StandWithUkraine️
After two days of intense meetings in Washington DC at @WorldBank I just grabbed 20 mins to find a pic of the office…
Useful discussion with @AxelVT_WB today on the @WorldBank response to the war in Ukraine, its impact on the world’s most vulnerable countries and how we secure a #resilientfuture
Good discussion with South African Finance Minister Godongwana on the UK’s commitment to work with 🇿🇦 to deliver real progress on the ground-breaking $8.5 billion Just #energy Transition Partnership with 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 🇺🇸 🇪🇺 and set an example for other country platforms
Good meeting @Mari_Pangestu to discuss climate with @AlokSharma_RDG, girls’ education, and impacts of Russian aggression in Ukraine on food price rises and insecurity #resilientfuture
I have heard the sad news of the passing of former President Mwai Kibaki, Kenya's third President.
He was a true statesman who ushered in a new era in Kenya - my thoughts and condolences are with his family and all Kenyans.
Great discussion with @DavidMalpassWBG on supporting Ukraine. Russia’s invasion is hiking global food & energy prices. Poorest countries hit hardest. @WorldBank responding at scale.
I met with 🇪🇹 Finance Minister Ahmed Shide @MoF_Ethiopia again today. Good conversation on progress towards peace in Ethiopia, the critical need for humanitarian access and the UK’s support to people across the whole country.
Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ MP for Chelmsford, 🇬🇧former Minister for Development & IMCO chair. 💙Children, Tech, Investment, Science, helping Women & the NHS 🏏🎣
Joined Apr 2022
