Bilal Zahid Named UK Ambassador to Slovakia
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.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Bilal Zahid
DateRole
2024 to presentFull Time Language Training
2023 to 2024Kyiv, Minister Counsellor
2022 to 2023FCDO, Joint Head of Ukraine Campaign Unit
2020 to 2022FCO, then FCDO, Additional Director, Eastern Europe and Central Asia
2016 to 2020Northern Ireland Office, Deputy Director
2015 to 2016Northern Ireland Office, Head of Political Section
2013 to 2015Deputy Prime Minister’s Office, Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs
2011 to 2013Cabinet Office, Policy Adviser, National Security Secretariat
2009 to 2011Northern Ireland Office, Fast Stream roles
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