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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to El Salvador: Ramin Navai

Mr Ramin Navai has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador in succession to Mr David Lelliott OBE.

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Ramin Navai

Mr Ramin Navai has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador in succession to Mr David Lelliott OBE who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.  Mr Navai will take up his appointment during December 2024.

Curriculum vitae           

Full name: Ramin Navai  

Date Role
2020 to date   Asunción, His Majesty’s Ambassador
2018 to 2020  FCO, Deputy Head, Counter Daesh Communications Cell, Communications Directorate
2015 to 2018   FCO, Head of Programme Team, Syria Unit, Middle East & Near Africa Directorate
2010 to 2015  Chicago, Deputy Consul General
2006 to 2010  Bogotá, 2nd Sec Political
2004 to 2006   Home Office, Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre
2003 to 2004   FCO, Cuba, Haiti & Dominican Republic Desk Officer, Latin America and Caribbean Department
2002 to 2003   FCO, G8 Desk Officer, Economic Policy Department

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Published 7 May 2024