Kim Darroch

Diplomat, UK Permanent Representative to EU

Kim Darroch - Diplomat, UK Permanent Representative to EU
Born

April 30th, 1954
70 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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Served as the UK's Permanent Representative to the European Union from 2016 to 2020. Held various positions in the UK government, including the role of British ambassador to the United States from 2016 to 2019. Participated in significant diplomatic discussions regarding Brexit and its implications for the UK's relationship with the EU. Engaged in efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties and cooperation on various global issues during tenure.

Served as UK Permanent Representative to the EU

Was British ambassador to the United States

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