Rehman Chishti

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

🙏 @StewartMcDonald for your Support on my FORB role & reminding all of successful campaign I led in 2015 with support of your party & 160 MPs across House including @BorisJohnson to use correct terminology Daesh & not ISIL vital disassociate religion from terrorist organisations https://t.co/WSHXmMURZR — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

I as very grateful for the kind words from @StephenGethins on my commitment/work on Freedom of Religion or Belief. Delighted also to have his & SNP support as I take forward this key area work as PM Special Envoy Freedom of Religion or Belief.Looking forward to working with you. https://t.co/X7Yev4XpwL — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

I was very grateful for the support from the brilliant chairman of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee @TomTugendhat for my work on Freedom of Religion or Belief, very much look forward to working with him & his committee on their inquiry on FORB #PMEnvoyFORB https://t.co/PyceeBwuGc — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Today in @HouseofCommons #QueensSpeech2019 on 🇬🇧 Briton’s Place in the World. Spoke on Freedom of Religion or Belief 🇬🇧 standing up for its values around the 🌍 Explained personally why this is important to me & I can not compromise on Freedom of Religion or Belief. #PMEnvoyFORB https://t.co/Eep14MO6wx — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

RT @BrexitCentral: .@Rehman_Chishti "The UK always advocates for democracy around the world... If we do not deliver on the mandate that the… — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Good to catch up with @theodoraclarke from @britainleads to discuss important work of UK in defending freedom of religious or belief. Great she will continue the work of my brilliant colleague @jeremylefroymp in representing #Stafford faith groups in Parliament. https://t.co/5OUjHt0Byi — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Great catch up with my colleague Minister of State @AWMurrison to discuss how to advance the Freedom of Religion or Belief agenda in the Middle East and North Africa #PMEnvoyFORB 🇬🇧 https://t.co/rokcserd3r — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Great catch up with my colleague @AWMurrison to discuss how to advance the Freedom of Religion or Belief agenda in the Middle East and North Africa #PMEnvoyFORB 🇬🇧 https://t.co/oDJFQ8fDI1 — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Excellent meeting with fellow parliamentarians @EddieHughes4WN @mariacaulfield @ALewerMBE @SNewtonUK @victoriaprentis To update them on the progress in implementing the @pmounstephen independent review into persecution of Christians and wider FORB. A key priority for Government. https://t.co/it3Ym3m96m — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Excellent meeting with fellow parliamentarians @EddieHughes4WN @mariacaulfield @ALewerMBE @SNewtonUK @victoriaprentis To update them on the progress in implementing the @pmounstephen independent review into persecution of Christians and wider FORB. A key priority for Government. https://t.co/o8a5r1YmY2 — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

RT @pmounstephen: Likewise, delighted that @Rehman_Chishti is implementing my recommendations with such commitment and energy. Truly gratef… — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Today in Parliament I raised w. PM @BorisJohnson the point on UK leading the world in standing up for freedom of religion or belief. Also touched on recent parliamentary visit to Holy See led by HRH Prince of Wales @ClarenceHouse, for canonisation of Cardinal Newman #QueensSpeech https://t.co/ByqdkIsWNJ — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Today in Parliament I raised w. PM @BorisJohnson the point on UK leading the world in standing up for freedom of religion or belief. Also touched on recent parliamentary visit to Holy See led by HRH Prince of Wales @ClarenceHouse, for canonisation of Cardinal Newman #QueensSpeech https://t.co/p772W1R5Qf — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Delighted to meet and re-connect with @pmounstephen Bishop of Truro & update him on the progress being made & our plan to implement all the recommendations of his excellent review into the persecution of Christians around the world. Also great to hear his views on FORB overall. https://t.co/0QJsyP4ugx — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Politics is about honouring your word Last year I assured @LindsayHoyle_MP I would vote for him as Speaker when opportunity arose. Now it has I am pleased to support him Lindsay is a Labour Member & I am Conservative but he’s been outstanding Deputy Speaker always fair & balanced https://t.co/uQQ8qtSdS4 — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Back in Parliament attending State Opening of Parliament. Re-connected With H.E @ManishaGunasek2 High Commissioner 🇱🇰 to 🇬🇧 Continued our conversation on Freedom of Religion or Belief & always a pleasure to meet Admiral Lord West who has been great supporter of @PSMedwayQueen https://t.co/zMNKCCvXKJ — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Thank you to our fantastic team at @UKinHolySee led by the brilliant Ambassador @SallyAxworthy for a fantastic visit culminating in today’s Canonisation of Cardinal Newman #NewmanCanonisation 🇬🇧🇻🇦 https://t.co/EnkeJKy34T — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

RT @EdwardPentin: Representing the Queen at today’s #NewmanCanonisation is Prince Charles, here talking with ⁦@SallyAxworthy⁩, UK ambassado… — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Amazing experience to be at the Canonisation of Cardinal Newman, in St Peter’s Square, as part of the UK delegation led by HRH The Prince of Wales. A theologian & educator, who devoted his life to helping the poor & sick. 🇬🇧 🇻🇦 @SallyAxworthy #NewmanCanonisation https://t.co/q6jATo3fax — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Honoured to attend the vigil prayer presided by Archbishop Bernard Longley, at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, on the eve of @jhncanonisation @UKinHolySee #NewmanCanonisation 🇬🇧🇻🇦 https://t.co/vQSBqycmQE — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Fantastic to see so many UK pilgrims make the journey to celebrate canonisation of Cardinal Newman. Delighted to meet Welsh seminarians Archbishop of Cardiff, HE George Stack,Father Peter whose parents live in my constituency,Liz @The_Tablet at St Peter’s Square @SallyAxworthy https://t.co/bdIC1yxwEf — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

I’m here in the Holy See to celebrate Canonisation of Cardinal Newman, the first Briton to be declared a saint in over 40 years “We can believe what we choose. We are answerable for what we choose to believe.” - Cardinal John Henry Newman #FORB @UKinHolySee #NewmanCanonisation https://t.co/3yrFRfVs38 — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Excellent discussion with Archbishop Gallagher on importance of Freedom of Religion or Belief & how @ForeignOffice is implementing recommendations of the Independent Review on Persecution of Christians. Tackling religious discrimination around the world is a shared priority. 🇬🇧🇻🇦 https://t.co/g7X9m5GMpV — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Wonderful dinner hosted by @SallyAxworthy our brilliant Ambassador to the 🇻🇦in celebration of the canonisation of @JHNewman. Met a fascinating selection of Cardinals, Bishops, faith representatives from around the world & parliamentarians from 🇬🇧. Shared my vision on #FORB. https://t.co/DgotPkdUbt — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

My first visit to the Holy See 🇻🇦 opened with a meeting with Archbishop Cyril Vasil @orientchurch_va. Fruitful discussion on the persecutions of Christians in the Middle East and freedom of religion or belief across the world. #FORB https://t.co/0lw81yvZGr — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

My first visit to the Holy See opened with a meeting with Archbishop Cyril Vasil @orientchurch_va. Fruitful discussion on the persecutions of Christians in the Middle East and freedom of religion and belief across the world. #FORB https://t.co/pGSSSbJhJV — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

As🇬🇧PM Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief met His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa 🇧🇭Bahrain has a strong historical track record for Religious Freedom & coexistence of all faiths.Discussed future collaboration on FORB @UKinBahrain @RoddyDrummond #ThisisBahrain https://t.co/2jPbbUphp2 — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

As 🇬🇧 PM Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief called on His Excellency @khalidalkhalifa Foreign Minister of Bahrain 🇧🇭 discussed 🇬🇧 🇧🇭 future collaboration on Freedom of Religion or Belief at international level. @RoddyDrummond @UKinBahrain @fawaz_alkhalifa https://t.co/8u6sdWan1a — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Delighted to visit our 🇬🇧 Embassy @UKinBahrain and relaunch our FCO FORB toolkit (Freedom of Religion or Belief). Recommendation 11 of the Bishop of Truro’s review. Excellent engagement with staff at our Embassy in the pilot of a new workshop on the Toolkit. @RoddyDrummond https://t.co/ZGMtdLltBe — PolitiTweet.org

Rehman Chishti @Rehman_Chishti

Visited Mattam Al Qassab met with members of the local Shia Community hearing about the vibrancy of the faith. Bahrain 🇧🇭 has over 600 registered Shia 🕌 Mosques. Bahrain is a country with approx 1.5 million population. @UKinBahrain #ThisisBahrain https://t.co/iBzsMLKm6E — PolitiTweet.org