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Special representatives
The Prime Minister and/or Foreign Secretary appoint special representatives in recognition of our top foreign policy priorities.
Special representatives use their expertise to develop a greater coherent effort in making sure that we work closely and effectively with foreign powers.
A special representative based in the Foreign Office will work closely with colleagues across Whitehall, including Number 10, the Cabinet Office, MoD, DfID and the Home Office.
Sir Andrew Burns: United Kingdom Envoy for post-Holocaust issues
Sir Andrew Burns is the United Kingdom’s first Envoy for post-Holocaust issues.
John Ashton: Special Representative for Climate Change
John Ashton is the Foreign Secretary's Special Representative for Climate Change
Michael Ryder: Special Representative for Sudan
Michael Ryder is the UK's Special Representative for Sudan working jointly with FCO and DFID
Mark Sedwill: Special Representative on Afghanistan and Pakistan
Mark Sedwill is the Foreign Secretary's Special Representative on Afghanistan and Pakistan
Sir Brian Fall: Special Representative for South Caucasus
Sir Brian Fall is the UK's Special Representative for South Caucasus.
