Bilal Zahid
Biography
Mr Bilal Zahid has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Slovak Republic since September 2025.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Full name: Bilal Zahid
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
British Ambassador to Slovakia
The Ambassador represents His Majesty The King and the UK government in the country to which they are appointed. They are responsible for the direction and work of the Embassy and its Consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services.