Mr. Nick Abbott has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Albania in succession to Mr Alastair King-Smith.

The last will be transferred to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Abbott will take up his appointment during September 2024.

Nicholas Robert John Abbott served as the His Majesty’s Ambassador 2018 to 2019 to Pristina during 2019 to 2024.

He had a full-time Albanian language training 2015 to 2018 FCO, Programme Director/Head of MENA Central Operations Department, Middle East North Africa Directorate 2014 to 2015 Algiers, Deputy Head of Mission May to September 2014 FCO, Deputy Head, Conflict Department 2013 to 2014 FCO.

He also served as Head, Syria Team, Stabilisation Unit 2012 to 2013 FCO, Deputy Head, Mediterranean Department, Europe Directorate 2010 to 2012 Baghdad, Political Counsellor 2009 to 2010 Department for International Development, Head Afghan Team, Stabilisation Unit Not protectively marked Press Office.