LONDON, June 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:

Ms Jemima Gordon-Duff has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Lao People's Democratic Republic in succession to Ms Melanie Barlow, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Gordon-Duff will take up her appointment during August 2026.

Curriculum Vitae

Full name: Jemima Gordon-Duff

Year Role

2022 to 2026 Scottish Government, Deputy Director International Climate Change

2018 to 2021 Accra, Head of Social Sectors

2016 to 2018 Jerusalem, Head of Governance and Security

2013 to 2016 Maputo, Governance Adviser

2011 to 2013 Islamabad, Governance Adviser

2011 Quito, Deputy Head of Mission

2009 to 2011 Head of Human Rights and Democracy, Human Rights Department

2006 to 2009 Kathmandu, Second Secretary (Political)

2003 to 2005 Desk Officer for Serbia and Montenegro

2003 Joined FCO

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