Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Lithuania
Claire Lawrence has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Lithuania.
Ms Claire Lawrence has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Lithuania in succession to Mr David Hunt, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Lawrence will take up her appointment during June 2015.
Ms Lawrence joined the FCO in 2000, working on European issues. She has worked on various international issues since, including a posting to the UK Representation to the EU. She has most recently served as Deputy Western Balkans Director.
On her appointment as Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Lithuania, Ms Lawrence said:
I am delighted and honoured to be appointed to the role. The UK and Lithuania enjoy a strong and deep relationship, with collaboration across a range of areas and growing commercial ties. I look forward to continuing this important partnership and to leading the work of the Embassy in taking the relationship from strength to strength.
CURRICULUM VITAE
| Full name | Claire Lawrence |
| 2011 – 2014 | Deputy Western Balkans Director and Deputy Head of the Western Balkans & Enlargement Department |
| 2008 – 2011 | UK Permanent Representation to the EU, Brussels, First Secretary |
| 2006 – 2008 | Freetown, Senior Management Officer I |
| 2003 – 2006 | Guangzhou, Consul (Political and Economic) |
| 2002 – 2003 | Mandarin language training |
| 2001 – 2002 | FCO, Afghan Crisis Unit |
| 2000 – 2001 | FCO, Desk Officer, European Union Directorate |
| 2000 | Joined FCO |
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