Robert appointed as new Charge d’affaires

KABUL (Khaama Press): The UK government has appointed Robert Chatterton Dickson as Britain’s charge’ d’ffaires for the interim mission of the UK to Afghanistan, a statement said.
The UK Foreign, Common and Development Office (FCDO) stated that Dickson replaces Hugo Shorter, whose term as director ended in February.
“Mr Robert Chatterton Dickson has been appointed Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the UK Mission to Afghanistan in succession to Mr Hugo Shorter,” the statement said. According to the FCDO, Dickson will take up his appointment in July. Previously, he held the position of British High Commissioner in Dhaka.
From 2013 until 2015, he worked as the United Kingdom’s deputy ambassador to Afghanistan.
In August 2021, the previous Afghan government was toppled, and Britain relocated its diplomatic presence to Doha.