Mr Frank Baker CMG OBE has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador
to Libya in succession to Mr Peter Millett CMG. Mr Baker will
take up his appointment in February 2018.
Foreign Secretary said:
“The UK is at the forefront of diplomatic work with the
Libyan government and our international partners to help bring
stability to Libya. If left unchecked the violence and
ungoverned space will only increase the challenges from illegal
migration and terrorism. These are issues that matter to the
people of Libya, but also to people here in the UK.
“Frank has served the UK well as our ambassador to Iraq and
also Kuwait. I look forward to working together with him to help
Libya make progress towards the political solution and more
secure future it so deserves.”
Commenting on his appointment, Mr Baker said:
“I am honoured to be the new British Ambassador to Libya. Britain
and Libya have a long history.
“Over the coming weeks I will listen to and learn from people
across Libya and discuss how we can work together to achieve our
common interests.”
CURRICULUM VITAE
Full name:
Francis (Frank) Raymond Baker CMG OBE
2014 – 2017
Baghdad, Her Majesty’s Ambassador
2010 – 2014
Kuwait City, Her Majesty’s Ambassador
2007 – 2010
FCO, Deputy Director, Middle East
2003 –
2007
Washington, Political/Military Counsellor
2000 –
2003
FCO, Head of Africa Department (Equatorial)
1998 –
2000
FCO, Private Secretary to Minister of State
1998
FCO, Head of Iraq Section, Middle East Department
1996 –
1998
Washington, on secondment to US Government
1993 –
1996
Ankara, First Secretary
1991 –
1993
FCO, Desk Officer, Human Rights Policy Department
1986 –
1991
Buenos Aires, Third, later Second Secretary
1983 –
1986
Panama City, Third Secretary
1981 –
1982
FCO, Personnel Operations Department
1981
Joined FCO
