UK names Alan Andranik Gogbashian as new Ambassador to Armenia
The United Kingdom has appointed Alan Andranik Gogbashian – a British diplomat of Armenian descent – to serve as Her Majesty’s new ambassador to Armenia.
Gogbashian will succeed Judith Farnworth, who will be transferring to another appointment.
According to a news release issued by the UK government, Gogbashian will assume office during September 2019.
This is the first time that an Ambassador of a foreign country in Armenia will be of Armenian origin.
Below is a CV of Gogbashian:
2018 to 2019
Full-time Language Training (Russian)
2017 to 2018
FCO London, Head, International Human Resources, Human Resources Directorate
2014 to 2017
FCO London, Head, Caribbean, Central America and Mexico Department, Americas Directorate
2011 to 2014
Rabat, Deputy Head of Mission
2008 to 2010
FCO London, Head, Export Licensing Team, Counter-Proliferation Department
2008
Joined FCO
