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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Slovakia: Bilal Zahid
Mr Bilal Zahid has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Slovak Republic in succession to Mr Nigel Baker OBE MVO who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Zahid will take up his appointment during September 2025.
Mr Bilal Zahid
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Bilal Zahid
| Date | Role |
|---|---|
| 2024 to present | Full Time Language Training |
| 2023 to 2024 | Kyiv, Minister Counsellor |
| 2022 to 2023 | FCDO, Joint Head of Ukraine Campaign Unit |
| 2020 to 2022 | FCO, then FCDO, Additional Director, Eastern Europe and Central Asia |
| 2016 to 2020 | Northern Ireland Office, Deputy Director |
| 2015 to 2016 | Northern Ireland Office, Head of Political Section |
| 2013 to 2015 | Deputy Prime Minister’s Office, Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs |
| 2011 to 2013 | Cabinet Office, Policy Adviser, National Security Secretariat |
| 2009 to 2011 | Northern Ireland Office, Fast Stream roles |
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Published 9 May 2025