UK names non-resident charge d’affaires for Iran

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s website announced the appointment of Ajay Sharma as UK’s non-resident charge d’affaires to Iran, Ava Diplomatic reports.According to the FCO website, the appointment of Ajay Sharma will help London to have more detailed and regular discussions with Iran on a range of issues, including conditions under which our Embassies could eventually be reopened.

Mr. Sharma has significant experience of Iran and the region. He is currently Head of Iran Department at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

“I am delighted to take up this appointment at this important time in the UK’s relations with Iran. I am very much looking forward to renewing direct UK contact with the Iranian Government and society,” Mr. Sharma commented on his appointment.

“This is very much in the interests of both our countries. I hope to make my first visit to Tehran as non-resident Chargé later this month,” he added.