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Ben Stride

@benstrideuk

UK Deputy High Commissioner to the Republic of Namibia 🇬🇧🇳🇦

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UK in Namibia🇬🇧🇳🇦 (@ukinnamibia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Applying for a UK Student Visa this summer? Don’t wait for your exam results or Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to start getting ready! Begin preparing your documents now to avoid delays. Go to gov.uk/student-visa/d…

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (@energygovuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The 🇬🇧-🇺🇦100 Year Partnership shows the UK is a long-term partner with Ukraine on energy. Ahead of the International Energy Agency summit, Ed Miliband met with German Galushchenko & industry on rebuilding 🇺🇦’s energy infrastructure & their future role as a clean energy hub, supporting European security.

The 🇬🇧-🇺🇦100 Year Partnership shows the UK is a long-term partner with Ukraine on energy.

Ahead of the <a href="/IEA/">International Energy Agency</a> summit, <a href="/Ed_Miliband/">Ed Miliband</a> met with <a href="/G_Galushchenko/">German Galushchenko</a> &amp; industry on rebuilding 🇺🇦’s energy infrastructure &amp; their future role as a clean energy hub, supporting European security.
Collins of Highbury (@lord_collins) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The UK looks forward to working with Shirley Botchwey in her role as Commonwealth Secretary General Shirley Botchwey. We had a great discussion this week on revitalising the The Commonwealth and close collaboration on shared priorities like trade and investment.

The UK looks forward to working with Shirley Botchwey in her role as Commonwealth Secretary General <a href="/SGCommonwealth/">Shirley Botchwey</a>. 

We had a great discussion this week on revitalising the <a href="/commonwealthsec/">The Commonwealth</a> and close collaboration on shared priorities like trade and investment.
United Nations in Namibia (@unnamibia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🤝 Power in partnership! Commonwealth Head of Missons & United Nations in Namibia are joining forces with UNFPA Namibia & World Food Programme to scale up emergency aid in Kavango West—delivering health, nutrition & protection services to women & children hit hardest by drought. #SDG17 #OneUN

🤝 Power in partnership! Commonwealth Head of Missons &amp; <a href="/UNNamibia/">United Nations in Namibia</a> are joining forces with <a href="/UNFPA_Namibia/">UNFPA Namibia</a> &amp; <a href="/WFP/">World Food Programme</a> to scale up emergency aid in Kavango West—delivering health, nutrition &amp; protection services to women &amp; children hit hardest by drought. #SDG17 #OneUN
Ben Stride (@benstrideuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A key element of a diplomatic posting is to explore, visit and learn about your host country. Today I’m delighted to be representing UK in Namibia🇬🇧🇳🇦 at the 14th Annual Festival of the /Hai - /Khaua Traditional Authority in Berseba, in southern Namibia. 🇳🇦🇬🇧

A key element of a diplomatic posting is to explore, visit and learn about your host country. Today I’m delighted to be representing <a href="/UKinNamibia/">UK in Namibia🇬🇧🇳🇦</a> at the 14th Annual Festival of the /Hai - /Khaua Traditional Authority in Berseba, in southern Namibia. 🇳🇦🇬🇧
Into The Wild Podcast (@intothewildpod) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎙Journey Back to Namibia: Climate Changes Community🎙 The final episode of this mini series where Ryan & Nadia chat with a farmer & a conservancy committee member about the impact on a community during a drought. Full ep: linktr.ee/intothewildpod

UK in Namibia🇬🇧🇳🇦 (@ukinnamibia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Did you know? Preferential tariffs are available to Namibian businesses under the SACUM-UK EPA. By meeting rules of origin, local businesses can maximize on trade benefits! Learn more here: gov.uk/guidance/get-p… #GoFarGoTogether

Did you know? 

Preferential tariffs are available to Namibian businesses under the SACUM-UK EPA. By meeting rules of origin, local businesses can maximize on trade benefits! 

Learn more here: gov.uk/guidance/get-p…

#GoFarGoTogether
UK in Namibia🇬🇧🇳🇦 (@ukinnamibia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The new British High Commissioner to Namibia Neil Bradley presented his credentials to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah President Netumbo Ndemupelila Nandi-Ndaitwah. We are excited to build on our strong partnership across priorities, incl trade & economic growth, climate change, and education.

The new British High Commissioner to Namibia <a href="/Neil_Bradley_UK/">Neil Bradley</a> presented his credentials to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah <a href="/SWAPOPRESIDENT/">President Netumbo Ndemupelila Nandi-Ndaitwah</a>. 

We are excited to build on our strong partnership across priorities, incl trade &amp; economic growth, climate change, and education.
Neil Bradley (@neil_bradley_uk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Delighted to present my credentials to President Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House. Great ceremony & a warm Namibian welcome. Looking forward to getting down to work on the issues that matter to our citizens, incl trade & economic growth, climate change, & education #GoFarGoTogether

Collins of Highbury (@lord_collins) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today I spoke with H.E. President of Togo Faure Gnassingbé. I congratulated him on his appointment as the African Union’s Mediator to the conflict in eastern DRC and welcomed his leadership. We discussed how the 🇬🇧 can support African-led efforts towards a sustainable peace.

Today I spoke with H.E. President of Togo Faure Gnassingbé. I congratulated him on his appointment as the African Union’s Mediator to the conflict in eastern DRC and welcomed his leadership. We discussed how the 🇬🇧 can support African-led efforts towards a sustainable peace.
Jenny Chapman (@jennychapman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On the Chad-Sudan border this week, I saw how the UK is helping to deliver life-saving support to some of the world’s most vulnerable people. I met women and children, whose lives are on hold because of the war in Sudan. The UK will not let Sudan be forgotten.

UK in Namibia🇬🇧🇳🇦 (@ukinnamibia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

One month in and 🇬🇧 High Commissioner to 🇳🇦, Neil Bradley is inspired by the warmth, resilience & potential of this beautiful nation. From official meetings to community moments -here’s a look at what he's been up to so far. #GoFarGoTogether #HCMonthlyRoundup📸

UK in Namibia🇬🇧🇳🇦 (@ukinnamibia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

An informative discussion on Good Morning Namibia with British High Commissioner Neil Bradley, unpacking the Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting and the Commonwealth Business Summit being held in Windhoek this week. 🇬🇧🇳🇦 #GoFarGoTogether #CTMM2025

An informative discussion on Good Morning Namibia with British High Commissioner Neil Bradley, unpacking the Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting and the Commonwealth Business Summit being held in Windhoek this week. 

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#GoFarGoTogether #CTMM2025
UK in Namibia🇬🇧🇳🇦 (@ukinnamibia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“Trade is not just about goods—it’s about people.” UK High Commissioner Neil Bradley joins The Evening Review ahead of #CTMM2025 to discuss diplomacy, digital trade, and Namibia’s growing global role. Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=z6hlPR… #CommonwealthTrade

“Trade is not just about goods—it’s about people.” 

UK High Commissioner <a href="/Neil_Bradley_UK/">Neil Bradley</a> joins The Evening Review ahead of #CTMM2025 to discuss diplomacy, digital trade, and Namibia’s growing global role. 

Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=z6hlPR… #CommonwealthTrade
🇬🇧 His Majesty's Trade Commissioner for Africa (@tradegovafrica) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌍 History in Namibia! 🇳🇦First-ever Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting outside London + inaugural Business Summit showcases our commitment to inclusive growth. 🚀With record $854bn intra-Commonwealth trade and UK leading digitalisation initiatives 💻, we're building

🌍 History in Namibia! 🇳🇦First-ever Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting outside London + inaugural Business Summit showcases our commitment to inclusive growth. 🚀With record $854bn intra-Commonwealth trade and UK leading digitalisation initiatives 💻, we're building
UK in Namibia🇬🇧🇳🇦 (@ukinnamibia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Yesterday in Windhoek, we were proud to have HM Trade Commissioner for Africa, John Humphrey at the inaugural Commonwealth Business Summit. He spoke on Paperless Trade and how digitalisation can reduce costs, boost efficiency & enhance transparency across the Commonwealth.

Yesterday in Windhoek, we were proud to have HM Trade Commissioner for Africa, John Humphrey at the inaugural Commonwealth Business Summit.

He spoke on Paperless Trade and how digitalisation can reduce costs, boost efficiency &amp; enhance transparency across the Commonwealth.
UK in Namibia🇬🇧🇳🇦 (@ukinnamibia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

July in motion 🇬🇧🇳🇦 A month of deepening partnerships, championing opportunity and standing for our shared values. Sound on 🔊 for reflections from our High Commissioner Neil Bradley

EU in Namibia (@euinnamibia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

1/3. Last night, EU in Namibia, Member States & partners marked the 4th anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. 🇺🇦🇪🇺 The documentary Cuba & Alaska showed us that even in the darkest times, humanity and resilience prevail. We stand with Ukraine. #StandWithUkraine #TeamEurope

1/3. Last night, <a href="/EUinNamibia/">EU in Namibia</a>, Member States &amp; partners marked the 4th anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. 🇺🇦🇪🇺

The documentary Cuba &amp; Alaska showed us that even in the darkest times, humanity and resilience prevail. We stand with Ukraine.

#StandWithUkraine #TeamEurope
EU in Namibia (@euinnamibia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

2/3. 4 years on, this war’s toll is felt globally including in Africa, through food insecurity and the exploitation of youth. 🌍 We stand united for sovereignty, dignity, and the UN principles that protect us all. 🕊️

2/3. 4 years on, this war’s toll is felt globally including in Africa, through food insecurity and the exploitation of youth. 🌍

We stand united for sovereignty, dignity, and the UN principles that protect us all. 🕊️