PRESS RELEASE : Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Libya – Martin Longden [September 2023]
The press release issued by the Foreign Office on 6 September 2023.
Dr Martin Longden CMG OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Libya.
Dr Martin Longden CMG OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Libya in succession to Ms Caroline Hurndall MBE, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Dr Longden will take up his appointment during October 2023.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Dr Martin Andrew Longden CMG OBE
Place of Birth: Stockport, UK
Spouse: Naomi Adams
Children: Three
| Date | Role |
|---|---|
| 2022 – present | Full Time Language Training (Arabic) |
| 2021 to 2022 | FCDO, Head of Rapid Deployment Team to Kabul (August 2021), later Chargé d’Affaires to the United Kingdom Mission to Afghanistan based in Doha |
| 2021 | Beirut, Chargé d’Affaires |
| 2016 to 2020 | FCO, Head, Near East Department, Middle East and North Africa Directorate, later UK Special Representative for Syria |
| 2015 to 2016 | Kabul, Deputy Head of Mission |
| 2011 to 2014 | FCO, Head, Falklands and Southern Oceans Department, Overseas Territories Directorate |
| 2009 to 2011 | Washington, Head of Communications for the US Network |
| 2007 to 2009 | FCO, Deputy Press Secretary, Press Office |
| 2005 to 2007 | FCO, Strategy Policy Adviser for the Middle East, Policy Planners |
