Mark Bryson-Richardson (LinkedIn) assumed his role as the new UK ambassador to Egypt, the British Embassy in Cairo said in a statement seen by EnterpriseAM. Bryson-Richardson’s term as ambassador will focus on “deepening bilateral relations through enhanced trade and investment [and] fostering collaboration in education, renewable energy, technology, and financial services to drive sustainable development,” according to the statement.

Addressing regional challenges is also on the agenda: The newly appointed ambassador says he will also focus on “supporting Egypt’s efforts to address regional challenges, particularly in Sudan and Gaza, and … advancing humanitarian cooperation.” Despite taking up the role in August, the embassy had held off on an official announcement until now.

Bryson-Richardson previously served as the British foreign secretary’s representative for humanitarian affairs in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, as well as the British ambassador to Iraq for two years until July 2023, and as director for the Middle East, North Africa, and Eastern Europe at the Department for International Development within the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

What he said: “I look forward to working closely with our Egyptian partners across a range of sectors, including trade, investment, education, and green growth — all of which contribute to sustainable development and shared prosperity. I also reaffirm the United Kingdom’s commitment to supporting Egypt’s efforts to find swift and effective solutions to regional tensions, in a way that promotes security and stability,” Bryson-Richardson said.

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