Andrew Patrick
Biography
Andrew Patrick is the British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka.
Andrew joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1989. Prior to his diplomatic posting in Sri Lanka, he was the UK’s Migration and Modern Slavery Envoy from February 2022 to May 2023. From 2013 to 2018, he served as the British Ambassador to Myanmar. His previous appointments include diplomatic service in Afghanistan and South Africa. His interests are hill walking, reading and the visual arts.
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British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka
The High Commissioner is the UK government’s representative in a Commonwealth nation. They are responsible for the direction and work of the High Commission and its Deputy High Commissions and/or Consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services.
Previous roles in government
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Migration and Modern Slavery Envoy
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British Ambassador to Myanmar (Burma)