Change of His Majesty鈥檚 Ambassador to Ukraine: Martin Harris
Mr Martin Harris CMG OBE has been appointed His Majesty鈥檚 Ambassador to Ukraine in succession to Dame Melinda Simmons DCMG.
Martin Harris
Mr Martin Harris CMG OBE has been appointed His Majesty鈥檚 Ambassador to Ukraine in succession to Dame Melinda Simmons DCMG, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.
Mr Harris will take up his appointment in September 2023.
On his appointment, Martin Harris said:
I am delighted to be returning to Ukraine to lead our Embassy鈥檚 vital work in supporting the Ukrainian government and people as they defend their country and our common values.
The UK鈥檚 relationship with Ukraine has never been stronger, and we will continue to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.
Martin was previously in Kyiv from 2003 to 2008 where he was Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Martin Harris
Place of birth:聽 Edinburgh
| 顿补迟别蝉听 | Role |
|---|---|
| 2017 to 2022 | FCDO, Director, Eastern Europe and Central Asia |
| 2014 to 2017聽 | 聽Moscow, Minister and Deputy Head of Mission |
| 2010 to 2014聽 | Bucharest, Her Majesty鈥檚 Ambassador |
| 2008 to 2010聽 | 聽Cabinet Office, Deputy Director |
| 2003 to 2008 聽 | Kyiv, Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General |
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