Today, I am pleased to formally introduce myself as the new Foreign Minister of the United Kingdom.
I would like to thank the President and the wider government for placing their trust in me. I understand that this is an important responsibility, particularly at a time when Britain is rebuilding its international position, strengthening its alliances and becoming more active at home.
I would also like to thank my predecessor, https://app.warera.io/user/69ac6bc6d0fc128eee0045a6, for their work as Foreign Minister. Taking on this position does not erase the work that came before me, and I wish them the very best in whatever they choose to do next.
As Foreign Minister, I serve the entire United Kingdom not one party or one group of players. I intend to work constructively with the President, government, Congress and citizens from across the political community.
I am also pleased to confirm the appointment of two official British ambassadors:
Ambassador to the United States: https://app.warera.io/user/6a54414c02d5d2e2d1475e26
Ambassador to Australia: https://app.warera.io/user/6a2685be1c65f012f827bd88
Their role will be to maintain regular communication with their assigned country, represent Britain professionally, report important developments to the Foreign Office and identify areas where cooperation may be possible.
Ambassadors will help keep relationships active even when there is no immediate war, treaty or crisis to discuss. They may conduct conversations and explore possible ideas, while major commitments and formal agreements will continue to require approval from the appropriate parts of the British government.
I congratulate both appointees and thank them for agreeing to represent the United Kingdom.
Britain should not contact other countries only when we urgently need assistance. Strong relationships are created through consistent communication, honesty and reliability over time.
I want the United Kingdom to remain in contact with its allies, neighbours and other important countries; to respond to messages promptly; and to communicate early when we can or cannot support a particular request. Britain should aim to be recognised as a dependable partner whose word has value.
The appointments to the United States and Australia are a starting point. I would like to develop a wider network of ambassadors for countries and alliances that are especially important to Britain.
These will not be empty titles. Each ambassador should have a clear country assignment, maintain contact, pass useful information in both directions and provide occasional updates on their work. We will expand the network gradually, based on activity and genuine diplomatic need.
Foreign policy becomes confusing when agreements, positions and responsibilities are scattered across old messages or known only by a few people.
I therefore intend to review our existing diplomatic policies and produce clearer, updated versions where needed. This includes keeping better records of ambassadors, important relationships and current agreements; explaining completed decisions to the public when appropriate; and making it easier for officials to understand Britain’s position.
Some negotiations must remain private while they are taking place, but completed policy should be communicated wherever doing so does not damage British interests.
Britain should work to be a useful and reliable member of Forge. Our goal should be to contribute what we realistically can, communicate honestly with our allies and steadily increase the economic, military and diplomatic value that Britain brings to the alliance.
At the same time, alliance membership should not prevent us from maintaining constructive relations with other countries. Recent opponents do not have to remain permanent enemies. Direct communication, practical ceasefires and mutual understanding can often create better outcomes than unnecessary conflict.
Foreign affairs is not only about wars and defence agreements. Diplomacy can also help British citizens and businesses by improving communication about markets, taxes, company conditions, strategic resources and opportunities in other countries.
I intend to encourage practical economic discussions with foreign governments and business communities where there is mutual benefit. This does not mean promising formal trade mechanics that do not exist; it means using diplomacy to exchange information, solve problems and help willing players coordinate through the systems currently available.
Britain should be willing to assist allies and friendly countries when it is reasonable and sustainable to do so. That help might involve diplomatic support, information, battle coordination or bringing the right people into contact with one another.
We should not promise more than we can deliver. Honest, limited support is better than making large commitments and then failing to fulfil them.
I intend to provide public foreign-affairs updates when there is meaningful information to report. These may include ambassador appointments, completed agreements, major diplomatic changes and explanations of Britain’s general direction.
Not every private conversation can be published, but citizens should still be able to understand the principles guiding our diplomacy and see that the Foreign Office is active.
Foreign officials, ambassadors and British citizens are welcome to contact me with concerns, proposals or opportunities. I will not be able to accept every suggestion, but I will listen and consider what best serves the United Kingdom.
My objective is straightforward: a more active, organised and respected British diplomatic service.
I want Britain to communicate consistently, support its allies responsibly, maintain constructive relationships beyond its alliance, explore useful economic cooperation and resolve disagreements before they become unnecessary wars.
Thank you again to the President and government for their confidence in me, to https://app.warera.io/user/69ac6bc6d0fc128eee0045a6 for their service, and to our two new ambassadors for stepping forward.
I look forward to representing the United Kingdom and working with all of you.
WinstonTurtle
Foreign Minister of the United Kingdom
21 September 2026