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The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has announced the formal appointment of Martin Reynolds CB CMG as His Majesty’s Ambassador to the State of Libya. Mr Reynolds, a seasoned diplomat, is taking up his post in October 2025, succeeding Dr Martin Longden CMG OBE.
The appointment was originally announced in December 2024, confirming Mr Reynolds’s return to the crucial diplomatic role in Tripoli. His background makes him well-suited for the demanding position in the politically complex country.
Mr Reynolds is no stranger to the mission, having previously served as the British Ambassador to Libya for a brief period in 2019. More widely known for his service in the heart of government, he was the Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister at No 10 Downing Street from 2019 to 2022. He also served as Principal Private Secretary to the Foreign Secretary for several years before that.
The change in leadership comes at a time when the UK continues to focus heavily on supporting stability and political reconciliation efforts in Libya. Mr Reynolds, who has spent the period between 2023 and 2025 engaged in crisis response work and Arabic language training, is expected to leverage his extensive experience and regional knowledge to strengthen the diplomatic relationship.