A good discussion with representatives of civil society orgs & watchdogs with UK Foreign Secretary. Flourishing civil society & free media form fundamental pillars of a functioning democracy. 🇬🇧 is proud to support efforts aimed at bringing 🇬🇪 closer to Euro-Atlantic family.

I’m in Tbilisi today with a clear purpose. To show the UK’s support for Georgian sovereignty and territorial integrity. We’re backing the strength, resilience and democratic will of the Georgian people 🇬🇪🇬🇧

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev meets with UK Secretary of State James Cleverly🇬🇧 akorda.kz/en/president-k…

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly🇬🇧 met with reps from civil society, #Chevening alumni and the education sector, all actively engaged in building Kazakhstan’s sustainable development. #SDG4 #SDG5 #SDG16

Fantastic meeting with Leo Docherty & Justin McKenzieSmith Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Fellows raised pressing issues inc tackling disinformation, supporting civil society in Belarus & the need for the UK’s ongoing support in promoting the #ruleoflaw. Thanks Fellows for speaking so powerfully!

Delighted to have been able to meet Deputy Foreign Minister of Tajikistan Sharaf Sheralizoda for the first 🇬🇧 - 🇹🇯Political Dialogue. We signed an MOU outlining ways to cooperate further on climate, security, human dimension and development.

For more than 20 years John Smith Trust has built networks with extraordinary young leaders from across Eastern Europe & Central Asia. Their courage and vision for the future has never been more important. It was a privilege to welcome them to Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

Deeply saddened by the loss of life in Racha. Our thoughts and prayers are with those whose loved ones have been lost or are still missing. ღრმა მწუხარებას გამოვთქვამთ რაჭაში დაღუპულთა გამო. თანავუგრძნობთ მათ ვინც საყვარელი ადამიანები დაკარგეს და ვის ახლობლებსაც ეძებენ.

We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of leading Georgian environmentalist and John Smith Fellow Nana Janashia. She is an example to many and will be greatly missed. Our deepest condolences to her family and friends and all who knew and loved her.

განსაკუთრებული მეგობრები ქალაქშია… Special friends are in town… #ბორჯღალოსნები

⌛️Four days left to apply for our Wider Europe and Central Asia fellowship programme! We welcome applicants from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. Check here for more info: johnsmithtrust.org/john-smith-tru…

Excited to start my new role and lead a great team from October. Októbertől új szerepben egy remek csapat élén. Nagyon várom.

Meet Justin McKenzieSmith, the new 🇬🇧 Ambassador to 🇭🇺 Before arriving in Budapest, Ambassador McKenzie Smith served as the British Ambassador to Georgia. His diplomatic journey has also taken him to Mexico City, Moscow and New York where he represented the UK at the United Nations.

On #RemembranceSunday, Ambassador Justin McKenzieSmith, DA Wg Cdr Richard Milburn & other ambassadors gathered in the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery at Solymár to remember those who gave their lives in the two World Wars and later conflicts. We will remember them. #LestWeForget

👏 Congratulations to David Szalay on winning the 2025 Booker Prize for his novel 'Flesh'! As a talented 🇬🇧-🇭🇺 author, he brings a unique voice to the global literary scene. 🔗 Read more: bbc.com/news/articles/…

Recently, Ambassador Justin McKenzieSmith & Defence Attaché Wg Cdr Richard Milburn joined the launch of the Hospital Major Incident Medical Management & Support training in Budapest, strengthening hospital readiness & civil–military cooperation across Hungary & the NATO. 🇬🇧🇭🇺🇪🇪

🎥 Introducing Ambassador Justin McKenzieSmith 🇬🇧🇭🇺

⚽ A star encounter at Madame Tussauds Budapest! 🇬🇧🇭🇺 Ambassador Justin McKenzieSmith checked out the newest figure at the museum – Hungary’s football captain & Liverpool FC star Dominik Szoboszlai Dominik Szoboszlai in wax form. 👀 One of them stood perfectly still… we’ll let you guess which.

Péter Pallai’s legacy – from his work with BBC Hungary to his role as a “jazz ambassador” in London & Budapest – continues to shape cultural life in both countries. He will be greatly missed. tinyurl.com/3u7uckr3

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Ambassador Justin McKenzieSmith and all of us at the British Embassy in Budapest. 🎄✨🎁