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Change of His Majesty바카라 사이트檚 Ambassador to Georgia: Gareth Ward

Mr Gareth Ward has been appointed His Majesty바카라 사이트檚 Ambassador to Georgia in succession to Mr Mark Clayton.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 3 June 2024

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Mr Gareth Ward

Mr Gareth Ward has been appointed His Majesty바카라 사이트檚 Ambassador to Georgia in succession to Mr Mark Clayton.聽Mr Ward will take up his appointment during August 2024.

Curriculum vitae

Full name: Gareth Edward Ward

Date	Role
2022 to 2024	FCDO, Eastern Europe and Central Asia Department
2018 to 2022	Hanoi, Her Majesty바카라 사이트檚 Ambassador
2017	聽UK Defence Academy, Higher Command and Staff Course
2014 to 2017	聽FCO, Deputy Director and Head of China Department, Asia Pacific Directorate
2010 to 2013	聽St Petersburg, Her Majesty바카라 사이트檚 Consul General
2007 to 2010	聽Beijing, First Secretary (Foreign and Security Policy)
2002 to 2006	FCO, Head of Justice and Home Affairs, Europe Directorate
1998 to 2002	Moscow, Second Secretary (Political)

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Published 3 June 2024