Carole Crofts

Dr Carole Mary Crofts (born 24 June 1959) is a British diplomat who was the ambassador to Azerbaijan from 2016 to 2019.[1][2]

Carole Crofts
British Ambassador to Azerbaijan
In office
May 2016 – July 2019
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterDavid Cameron
Theresa May
Preceded byIrfan Siddiq
Succeeded byJames Lyall Sharp
Personal details
Born (1959-06-24) 24 June 1959

Crofts has worked in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and within international affairs since 1987.[3]

In January 2019, Crofts said that Brexit will not affect Azerbaijan–United Kingdom relations.[4]

In May 2019, Crofts attended the UEFA Europa League in Baku.[5]

Crofts was succeeded by James Lyall Sharp in July 2019.[6]

See also

References
  1. "Dr Carole Crofts - GOV.UK". www.gov.uk. Retrieved 2019-12-23.
  2. "Crofts, Dr Carole Mary, (born 24 June 1959), HM Diplomatic Service, retired; Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan, 2016–19 | WHO'S WHO & WHO WAS WHO". www.ukwhoswho.com. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.001.0001/ww-9780199540884-e-286786. Retrieved 2019-12-23.
  3. "The Who's Who of diplomacy and human rights". OUPblog. 2016-12-10. Retrieved 2019-12-23.
  4. "Brexit not to affect Azerbaijan-UK relations, says ambassador". AzerNews.az. 2019-01-24. Retrieved 2019-12-23.
  5. "British Ambassador: well done to Baku for hosting Europa League final". vestnikkavkaza.net. Retrieved 2020-07-23.
  6. "Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Azerbaijan - July 2019". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2019-12-23.


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