Mr Bharat Joshi has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to
the Republic of Angola and non-resident Ambassador to the
Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe in succession to Mr
Roger Stringer MBE who will be transferring to another Diplomatic
Service appointment. Mr Joshi will take up his appointment
during October 2024.
Curriculum vitae
Full name: Bharat Suresh Joshi
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Year
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Role
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2019 to 202
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FCDO, Head of Security Department and Senior Security
Adviser
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2018 to 2019
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FCDO, South Asia and Afghanistan Department, leading on
diaspora engagement and Cricket World Cup outreach
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2013 to 2018
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Chennai, Deputy High Commissioner
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2009 to 2013
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Yaounde, British High Commissioner and non-resident
Ambassador to Gabon, Chad, Equatorial Guinea and the
Central African Republic
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2007 to 2009
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Doha, UK Border Agency International Group Regional Manager
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2006 to 2007
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Dhaka, Director of Visa Services
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2004 to 2006
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FCO, Private Secretary to Minister for Africa
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2003 to 2004
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UKVisas, Head of Public Affairs
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2002 to 2003
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UKVisas, Policy Section Team Leader
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Sept 2001 to Nov 2001
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FCO, Consular team press officer in wake of 9/11 attack
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1999 to 2001
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Banjul, Deputy High Commissioner
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1995 to 1998
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FCO, Assistant Desk Officer, European Union
Department (External)
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