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05/02/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/02/2024 03:11

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Tajikistan

Press release

Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Tajikistan

Katherine Smitton has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Tajikistan, in succession to Timothy Marschall Jones.

Ms Katherine Smitton has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Tajikistan in succession to Mr Timothy Marschall Jones who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Smitton will take up her appointment during October 2024.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Full name: Katherine Ellen Smitton

2020 to 2023 Algiers, Deputy Head of Mission
2019 to 2020 Full Time Language Training (French) and FCO Covid crisis response
2017 to 2019 FCO, Deputy Head of Operations and Programmes, Eastern Europe and Central Asia Department
2016 to 2017 Kathmandu, Deputy Head of Mission
2015 to 2016 Masters (Distinction) in Russian and Post-Soviet Politics
2013 to 2015 Islamabad, First Secretary (Counter Terrorism)
2011 to 2013 FCO, Head, Middle East Peace Process Team, Middle East and North Africa Directorate
2007 to 2011 Brussels, United Kingdom Joint Delegation to NATO, Second Secretary (External Relations)
2005 to 2007 Health and Safety Executive, Policy and Delivery Manager

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Published 2 May 2024

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