UK Appoints Qudsi Rasheed as New Ambassador to Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, May 14: Mr Qudsi Rasheed OBE has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to The State of Kuwait, succeeding Her Excellency Belinda Lewis who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Rasheed's previous roles include Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy Cairo; Deputy Director Multilateral Policy in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; and Head of the UK Syria Office in Beirut. He will take up his appointment in September 2025 and will be joined by his wife, Leen, who is expecting their first child this summer.
Reflecting on her posting, Ambassador Lewis stated: 'As I come towards the end of my posting here, I would like to thank Kuwait's leadership, government and people for more than four years of support, partnership and collaboration in many different fields. The relationship between Kuwait and the UK is unique, underpinned by a rich shared history and strong people-to-people links. This country will always hold a special place in my heart, both personally and professionally. I look forward to continuing to strengthen our partnership in the coming months and wish Qudsi every success when he has the privilege of taking office as His Majesty's Ambassador from September.'
Looking ahead to his arrival in Kuwait, Mr Rasheed said: 'I am deeply honoured to be appointed as the new British Ambassador to Kuwait. Taking on this role is a tremendous privilege, and I am looking forward to arriving in Kuwait in September. Kuwait and the UK share a rich history, marked by deep cooperation in diplomacy, defence & security, trade & investment, and education & culture. Kuwait holds significant importance for the UK as a trusted partner in the region and a key contributor to our economic prosperity. I look forward to further deepening this special relationship, continuing and building on the work of Ambassador Lewis and her team.
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