Timothy Duckett
Biography
Before moving to Latvia, Tim was Political Counsellor at the British High Commission in Dhaka, Bangladesh. From 2018 to 2021, he served as the FCDO’s Migration Adviser for North Africa, based in Tunis. His previous overseas postings include Belarus, Poland and Myanmar.
Tim is a career diplomat who has worked on a range of political, governance, security and migration issues across Europe, North Africa and Asia. He is delighted to be joining the team in Riga and looks forward to helping strengthen the close relationship between the United Kingdom and Latvia.
Deputy Head of Mission, Latvia
The Deputy Head of Mission is a senior diplomat and typically a key advisor to the Ambassador or High Commissioner. The Deputy is responsible for the daily management of an overseas Embassy or High Commission. They will represent the UK’s interests in the absence of the Ambassador as Chargé d’Affaires. A senior ranking Deputy may also take the title Minister. Smaller missions may not have a Deputy Head.