British Ambassador to Uzbekistan
Timothy Smart
Biography
Mr Timothy Smart was appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Uzbekistan, in succession to Mr Timothy Torlot, who has retired from the Diplomatic Service. He took up his appointment in August 2023.
Curriculum vitae
| Year | Role |
| 2018 to 2022 | FCDO, Head, Eastern Mediterranean Department, Europe Directorate |
| 2018 | Cabinet Office, National Security Secretariat, Deputy Director |
| 2017 to 2018 | FCO, Sahel Coordinator, Africa Directorate |
| 2012 to 2017 | Antananarivo, Her Majesty’s Ambassador, and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps (2016 to 2017) |
| 2011 to 2012 | Suva, Chargé d’Affaires and Head of the UK’s South Pacific Network |
| 2008 to 2011 | Honiara, British High Commissioner and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps (2010 to 2011) |
| 2006 to 2008 | FCO, Head, Strategic Communication Unit and Press Secretary to the PUS and the FCO Board |
| 2005 to 2006 | FCO, Head, EU Middle East North Africa Section, Europe Directorate |
| 2004 to 2005 | Basra, Head, Political Press and Public Affairs Section, British Consulate General |
| 2001 to 2004 | Tel Aviv, Second Secretary |
| 1999 to 2000 | FCO, Desk Officer, Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe Department. |
| 1997 to 1999 | JP Morgan, Investment Banking Analyst |
British Ambassador to Uzbekistan
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.
Previous roles in government
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British Ambassador to Madagascar