Jane Marriott appointed British High Commissioner in Pakistan

Islamabad: Jane Marriott has been appointed as first female and new British High Commissioner to Pakistan.

According to details, Marriott will take up her duties in mid-July.

Turning to Twitter, Jane Marriott wrote: “Delighted to be appointed as the next British High Commissioner to Pakistan!”

She said that England and Pakistan are connected by heritage, strong people ties, climate cooperation & growing trade.

“Dosti [Friendship] and Commonwealth links can ensure a prosperous future,” the commissioner further wrote.

She also wrote in Urdu, will see you soon.

Delighted to be appointed as the next British High Commissioner to Pakistan!

?? & ??are connected by heritage, strong people ties, climate cooperation & growing trade. Dosti & Commonwealth links can ensure a prosperous future.

Aap se jald mulaqat hogi!https://t.co/hfhFs5yUcz

— Jane Marriott (@JaneMarriottUK) June 15, 2023

Jane Marriott has been serving as High Commissioner to Kenya since September 2019.

Earlier, Christian Turner was serving as the British High Commissioner to Pakistan from December 2019. He stepped down after completing his tenure.

Christian Turner has been appointed Director-General Geopolitical at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in London.