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Peter Millett

Ambassador to Libya, Tripoli

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11th January 2018 Tripoli, Libya

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by Peter Millett

Ambassador to Libya, Tripoli

Dear Libya

We have known each other for two and a half years.  But the time has come for me to leave.  As Juliet said to Romeo: “Parting is such sweet sorrow.”  It is hard to say goodbye, but I have to move on. Getting to know you has always been a pleasure.  Though it hasn’t been […]

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1st December 2017 Tripoli, Libya

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by Peter Millett

Ambassador to Libya, Tripoli

The Weapon of Education

Nelson Mandela once said: “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” Weapon against what?   Multiple enemies: ignorance, lack of opportunity, poverty. A poor education system will produce people who lack the skills that employers are looking for. So they will fail to find jobs and will be unable to […]

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8th November 2017 Tripoli, Libya

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by Peter Millett

Ambassador to Libya, Tripoli

Corruption, Crime and Complacency

Corruption is the scourge of countries trying to lift themselves out of poverty.  Around the world, politicians and officials are putting their hands in the till and stealing their country’s wealth.  Their actions benefit narrow, powerful elites by allowing them to cream off cash and benefits and favour their friends, family and fellow felons. Their […]

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8th October 2017 Tripoli, Libya

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by Peter Millett

Ambassador to Libya, Tripoli

Unity of Purpose

Last month  the world’s leaders gathered in New York.  The agenda included many pressing issues: North Korea, Burma, Modern Slavery.  It also included a high-level event on Libya. The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres opened the meeting by underlining its historic importance.  There was a window of opportunity to resolve the crisis in Libya by […]

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11th September 2017 Tripoli, Libya

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by Peter Millett

Ambassador to Libya, Tripoli

Behind the Scenes: Visiting Libya

Two weeks ago we arranged a visit to Libya by our Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson.  We went to Tripoli, Misrata and Benghazi.  This followed a visit in May, when he visited Tripoli and Tobruq. These visits involve careful planning and a lot of preparation.  Working with colleagues in London and with the Libyan authorities, we […]

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4th July 2017 Tripoli, Libya

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by Peter Millett

Ambassador to Libya, Tripoli

Tolerance and Coexistence

Last week I had the opportunity to visit Kairouan, a Tunisian city that has been a centre of scholarship and Islamic science for hundreds of years.  With some of the scholars, we talked about tolerance and co-existence, values that the city and its university have been promoting for generations. The city was founded in 670 […]

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31st March 2017 Tripoli, Libya

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by Peter Millett

Ambassador to Libya, Tripoli

Trolling from Tripoli

Social media is a global phenomenon. 1.8 billion people worldwide are on Facebook; 317 million use Twitter; Youtube has more viewers than most TV stations. It has become a powerful political tool too. World leaders use social media to broadcast their views. After last week’s terrorist attack in London, Prime Minister Theresa May used Facebook […]

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30th January 2017 Tripoli, Libya

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by Peter Millett

Ambassador to Libya, Tripoli

Geography Rules the World

“Location, location, location” is a favourite slogan of estate agents. If you’re buying a house or a flat, the location is crucial.  Is it close to shops, transport, schools?  Is it quiet and peaceful? And who are the neighbours? Location is equally important in international politics.  Geography defines the nation.  If there are mountains, invasion […]

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About Peter Millett

Peter arrived in Tunis on 23 June 2015 to take up his post as Ambassador to Libya. Previously he was British Ambassador to Jordan from February 2011 to June 2015. He was High Commissioner to…

Peter arrived in Tunis on 23 June 2015 to take up his post as
Ambassador to Libya.
Previously he was British Ambassador to Jordan from February 2011 to June 2015.
He was High Commissioner to Cyprus from 2005 – 2010.
He was Director of Security in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
from 2002-2005, dealing with all aspects of security for British
diplomatic missions overseas.
From 1997-2001 he served as Deputy Head of Mission in Athens.
From 1993-96 Mr Millett was Head of Personnel Policy in the FCO.
From 1989-93 he held the post of First Secretary (Energy) in the UK
Representative Office to the European Union in Brussels, representing
the UK on all energy and nuclear issues.
From 1981-1985 he served as Second Secretary (Political) in Doha.
Peter was born in 1955 in London.  He is married to June Millett and
has three daughters, born in 1984, 1987 and 1991.  
His interests include his family, tennis and travel.