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.

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office