Wheels down in Mogadishu. Honoured to begin my role as the UK’s Ambassador to Somalia.
I look forward to working with Somali partners and learning more about this incredible country.
Nabad iyo nolol! 🇬🇧🇸🇴
#GoFarGoTogether
Charles King
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Charles King
@CharlesKingFCDO
British Ambassador to Somalia
London, England
Joined June 2017
- Today I presented my credentials to H.E. President @HassanSMohamud. An honour to represent the UK in Somalia. I look forward to working together on shared priorities - nabad, barwaaqo & horumar. 📸 @TheVillaSomalia #GoFarGoTogether 🇬🇧🤝🇸🇴
- From trade corridors to cultural exchanges - so much partnership and potential during my visit to Hargeisa and Berbera. Watch to find out more about my first trip to #Somaliland 👇 #GoFarGoTogether
00:00 - Great to visit Garowe for the first time to meet President @HESaidADeni and see this dynamic city. We discussed: • Somali political dialogue • Joint stabilisation efforts • The fight against IS and AS Progress in these areas is vital for a secure and stable Somalia.
- Security and stability are built through partnership. It was great to visit Bosaso and meet President @HESaidADeni to discuss strengthened UK cooperation against terrorism and hear about progress Puntland forces are making on the ground. #GoFarGoTogether
- Paris this morning. A creative way to get round the transport strike.
- Deepening UK engagement in Hargeisa through dialogue with President @Abdirahmanirro and senior ministers - from peace and politics to priorities for development.
- So good to meet Somaliland’s #Chevening scholars. They are pioneers driving change in governance, business and beyond. Chevening applications open on 5 August. Check out @HeadBritOffice for the details. #GoFarGoTogether #ChooseChevening
- Powerful exchange with Somaliland’s civil society - championing media freedom, inclusive politics and youth leadership. Their voices are shaping the future. #GoFarGoTogether
- Thank you @MikeNith1 and @UKinSomalia for the welcome. And thanks to all for the early advice on travel, language and food. I’m delighted to be taking on the role and looking forward to starting soon.Ku soo dhowow kooxda!@CharlesKingFCDO 🇬🇧🇸🇴 Our new Ambassador, Charles King, will be joining us later this year. 💬What Somali words does he need to know? 📍Where should he visit first? 🍝 Which Somali dish should he try first? Drop your suggestions below! 👇 #GoFarGoTogether
- It was a privilege to work so closely again with French colleagues and friends on this joint visit. 🇬🇧 🇫🇷🤝“We must focus on the possibility of peace.” French and UK Foreign Ministers have travelled to Israel and the OPTs, for urgent talks on de-escalation. @Steph_Sejourne and @DavidLammy
00:00 - Powerful voices, empowering conversations. Today’s roundtable with Somali journalists shone a light on the progress and challenges in protecting #MediaFreedom. The 🇬🇧 proudly stands with 🇸🇴 press - free, safe, and independent journalism is vital for democracy.
- Eid Mubarak. Ciid wanaagsan oo barako leh dhammaan. Wishing you peace, joy and unity this #EidAlAdhaEid wanaagsan✨ All of us at the British Embassy send our warmest wishes to Muslims across Somalia and around the world celebrating #EidAlAdha. A time to reflect on compassion, sacrifice, and unity. ✨ Wishing you a joyful, peaceful, and blessed celebration. Eid Mubarak ✨
00:00 - So good to catch up with 🇸🇴 civil society representatives @SONSA_NSA. Their voice is key to Somalia’s future.
