Former British envoy to Kenya Jane Marriott has been appointed new UK High Commissioner to Pakistan.
Marriott will be replacing Christian Turner who has been transferred to another Diplomatic Service appointment.
"Delighted to be appointed as the next British High Commissioner to Pakistan! Britain and Pakistan are connected by heritage, strong people ties, climate cooperation & growing trade," she said.
"Commonwealth links can ensure a prosperous future."
Marriott will take up her appointment during in July 2023.
Marriott's tenure came to an end at the end of June after serving in the role for four years.
She said she will greatly miss Kenya and its people after four years of service.
"After four amazing years, my time in Kenya is up in June - I will miss Kenya and Kenyans enormously," Marriott said.
She will be replaced by Neil Wigan.
Marriott boasts over 20 years in the public service having first joined UK’s Cabinet Office and Home Office in 1998.
She has also held key roles in other Middle East nations including Afghanistan, Iraq, and Baghdad.
