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In Berlin, Minister Dr. Tobias Lindner and I reflected on the successful UK-Germany Strategic Dialogue held this month, where the Foreign Secretary reiterated the importance of strength, resilience and unity from our two nations in the face of today’s global challenges.

The UK-Germany friendship spans politics, security, culture, art and beyond. A very useful visit to Berlin this week, meeting GermanForeignOffice colleagues to discuss how our partnership can continue to go from strength to strength.

The Princess of Wales has the love and support of the whole country.

On #BelarusFreedomDay we mark Belarus’ declaration of independence in 1918. We reaffirm the UK’s solidarity with the Belarusian people and pay tribute to those who continue to strive for a free and independent Belarus in the face of relentless repression.

Pleasure to meet Hélène Duchêne again today to discuss shared priorities and celebrate the 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 relationship in this #ententecordiale120 anniversary year.

Delighted to be back at Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 as Minister of State for the Armed Forces and joining a great Ministerial team. Looking forward to continuing the excellent work of James Heappey - championing our Armed Forces who keep us safe 24/7 at home and around the world! 🇬🇧

In his first engagement as Minister for the Armed Forces, Leo Docherty visited Aldershot Garrison today to receive an update from Home Command and to meet members of the Ranger Regiment to find out more about their work.

Grateful to Leo Docherty for his inaugural visit as Minister for the Armed Forces to UK in France in #Paris - strengthening ties and building on the legacy of 120 years of Entente Cordiale. #EC120

Approval of $61 billion of military aid for #Ukraine by 🇺🇸 is a highly significant moment. Along with more aid from 🇬🇧 & allies, it is a major boost for 🇺🇦's Armed Forces & sends a powerful message to Putin: the world continues to stand united in defence of freedom. Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧

With defence spending rising to 2.5% of GDP by 2030, 🇬🇧 will remain Europe’s biggest NATO defence spender. Armed Forces minister @leodochertyuk today met Royal Air Force personnel deployed as part of our contribution to NATO’s air policing mission in Romania.

United in mutual support for Ukraine, our defence relationship with Romania is growing from strength to strength. 🇬🇧🤝🇷🇴 Armed Forces minister @leodochertyuk met Romanian defence leaders and chiefs today in Bucharest to discuss support for Ukraine & security in the Black Sea.

The men & women of IX(B) Squadron & 140 Expeditionary Air Wing work around the clock to keep our skies safe, currently flying NATO air policing missions in Romania. @leochertyuk met their aviators & thanked them for their commitment to delivering global operations.

Since signing a landmark Defence Declaration in 2018 & UK troops first deploying to Bulgaria in 2022, our defence relationship continues to grow. 🇬🇧 🤝🇧🇬 Defence minister @leodochertyuk met defence leaders in Sofia today, discussing support for 🇺🇦 & shared security interests.

The UK & Bulgaria are committed to providing military support for 🇺🇦 & the security of the Black Sea. During a speech at the National Defence College in Sofia, Armed Forces minister @leodochertyuk emphasised the importance of countries joining 🇬🇧 in increasing defence spending.

We share more than 200 years of relations with Bahrain &, as the host of UKMCC Middle East, it is a key defence partner for the UK in the Gulf. 🇬🇧🇧🇭 I discussed the latest regional developments with my friend, the Minister of Defence, as well as both UK & US personnel in Manama.

Qatar is one of the UK's closest partners in the Gulf & our defence cooperation helps deliver regional stability. Armed Forces minister @leodochertyuk met the Armed Forces Chief of Staff today to explore ways to build on our substantial & wide-ranging defence relationship 🇬🇧🤝🇶🇦

The UK & Qatari air forces work together to support collective security, jointly operating a squadron of Typhoon fighter jets. Armed Forces minister @leodochertyuk visited Royal Air Force personnel at Al Udeid Air Base to thank them for their excellence in delivering operations.

Many thanks to Syangja Samaj and Bishal Gurung for inviting me to their annual celebration of our local Syangjali community in Farnborough. The hospitality was absolutely fantastic, bettered only by the delicious Nepalese food!

The General Election takes place a month today. 🗳️ Here's why I'm seeking your vote on 4 July. 👇 #aldershot #farnborough #blackwater #hawley #yateley

Today, we remember the heroes of D-Day. #DDay80