Bilal Zahid

Bilal Zahid has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Slovak Republic since September 2025. He has a history of roles in the intelligence community.

CURRICULUM VITAE

• 2024 to present Full Time Language Training
• 2023 to 2024 Kyiv, Minister Counsellor
• 2022 to 2023 FCDO, Joint Head of Ukraine Campaign Unit
• 2020 to 2022 FCO, then FCDO, Additional Director, Eastern Europe and Central Asia Directorate
• 2016 to 2020 Northern Ireland Office, Deputy Director
• 2015 to 2016 Northern Ireland Office, Head of Political Section
• 2013 to 2015 Deputy Prime Minister’s Office, Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs
• 2011 to 2013 Cabinet Office, Policy Adviser, National Security Secretariat
• 2009 to 2011 Northern Ireland Office, Fast Stream roles