The only way we are going to tackle the global challenges of today is through partnerships.

We must draw on the strengths that everyone has to offer.

That is how we build a better future.

Read my speech at the Global Partnerships Conference here ⤵️

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Keir leaves an incredible legacy. Taking Labour into government by a landslide just 5 years after our worst ever election result. He leaves Parliament now with his head held high and the country in a better state than he found it. Thank you Keir and good luck for what comes next.

I will always be proud to have played a part in Keir Starmer’s journey to Number Ten.

In Government, it’s been a great honour to serve as International Development Minister, and in Keir Starmer’s Cabinet. I’m disappointed to be leaving but wish the Prime Minister and his new team every success.

Cutting the aid budget has been challenging and has required much soul searching, but I passionately believe thanks to the work we’ve done, we’re spending the money better than ever before. We have a modern strategy and approach, working in partnership with developing countries rather than in a paternalistic way, and keeping strong commitments on global health and humanitarian aid.

Thank you to all the brilliant people I’ve worked with in the UK and overseas. Thanks to them and to Keir Starmer the U.K. is once again a force for good internationally.

Sudan's war is not sustained by ideology alone. It is financed through illicit gold, shadow financial networks and conflict profiteering.

Today's sanctions target those suspected of bankrolling the violence, wherever they operate.

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Wrong. None of our aid goes to the Govt of Pakistan and our aid is half what it was in your last year in office.

In 2017, when you did my job, and Ahmed was in court fighting steps to deprive him of his UK citizenship, you gave Pakistan £402m, more than any country in the world.

1/2 The UK has halved what we spend in Pakistan since the General Election, with nothing going to the Government of Pakistan.

We use aid to help those in extreme need, prevent conflict and in the long-term interests of the UK.

2/2 We are exploring all options to remove this individual, including amending legislation.

There will be no hiding place for predatory monsters who commit these vile crimes.

SANCTIONED: Illicit gold networks fuelling Sudan’s war

The UK has sanctioned those suspected of being linked to the financing, procurement and commercial networks sustaining Sudan's conflict.

Today we publish our plans to spend the aid budget, prioritising countries facing conflict and crisis, deliver impact where need is greatest, and shift from a donor to an investor.

This is truly a modern approach, putting partnerships first.

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(1/4) Masaka, Uganda, is known mostly for its coffee beans, which have a curiously caramel-chocolate flavour.

Soon it will be known for something different: it is here where the UK’s bid to be first to produce a new Ebola vaccine will be won or lost

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Great minds from the UK and across Africa are battling to end malaria. New vaccines, treatments and better bed nets already save lives. They are looking for the next breakthroughs.

The UK backs partners like @MedsforMalaria and @invectorcontrol to make ending malaria possible.

I met Rt Hon Baroness Chapman, the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for International Development and Africa, today at State House Entebbe. We discussed investment and ways to strengthen the partnership between Uganda and the United Kingdom. I also called upon British and ake a keen interest in investing in Africa, as the continent has enormous potential for economic growth, trade, and prosperity. I welcome her.

The UK commitment to supporting Africa’s response to the ongoing Bundibugyo Virus Disease is highly appreciated, and the recent visit of Baroness Chapman (@JennyChapman) to the Continental Incident Management Support Team (IMST) headquarters in Kampala is a powerful testament to o health security.

Accompanied by @LisaJChesney, the visit reflected continued UK support for Africa’s health security agenda, including through the UK Health Security Agency. It also reinforced the need for coordinated action, science-based decision-making, and sustained investment in outbreak preparedness and response across affected and high-risk countries. @FCDOGovUK @UKHSA

Groundbreaking: Africa’s first privately-financed power transmission project.

Backed by UK investment, this substation will build on Uganda’s existing 90% renewable energy, and connect 400,000 homes, schools and businesses in Mbarara and Western Uganda.

At @UVRIug, scientists from the UK and Uganda have been working side by side for 35 years on HIV, Marburg and Ebola.

Working together is delivering breakthroughs to manage infectious diseases. This is a true partnership which is saving lives.

Forecast: UK science going global. 

FCDO 🤝 @metoffice: teaming up to predict and respond to climate risks worldwide. 
 
#LondonClimateActionWeek

This week I’ve met with those bearing the brunt of the conflict in Lebanon.

With partners from France and Qatar, we are committed to supporting people here and delivering humanitarian support.

The Lebanese Red Cross are on the frontline, delivering in the most difficult conditions.

It was a privilege to hand over UK-funded ambulances to @RedCrossLebanon, delivered with @BritishRedCross. Their bravery is humbling and I pay tribute to staff who have lost their lives.

I’ve been in Lebanon for the last two days, showing the UK’s support to this country and its people.

These comments are outrageous and despicable.

During her visit to Lebanon, Development Minister @JennyChapman met @LBpresidency Joseph Aoun and reaffirmed UK’s commitment to humanitarian support.

Chapman welcomed recent direct talks between 🇱🇧🇮🇱 stressing that diplomacy remains the path to lasting peace and stability. 🧵