British High Commissioner for Malta

Post date: Jul 12, 2012 10:8:1 AM

The following is as reported in the Times of Malta, Thursday July 12th

Robert Haydon Vernon Luke has been appointed British High Commissioner to Malta.He will succeed Louise Jane Stanton who will be transferring to another diplomatic service appointment. Mr Luke will take up his appointment in October.Mr Luke joined the Diplomatic Service in 2000 from the Millennium Commission, and has served overseas in Brazil and most recently in Paris, as Counsellor for Justice and Home Affairs. In London he has worked on the Middle East Peace Process and the international criminal tribunals. He is married with three children.

Referring to his appointment as British High Commissioner to Malta, Mr Luke said:

“The links between the United Kingdom and Malta are of course particularly strong. I am honoured to be entrusted with deepening those ties yet further, recognising the importance of our shared past and ensuring our partnership remains as close as possible in response to today’s challenges. I look forward to working with the Maltese authorities, and immersing myself in the country more generally, as we collaborate across the full range of our shared interests both bilaterally and as partners in the European Union, the Commonwealth and other international organisations.”

Mr Luke is married to Louise nee Elwell and has a daughter and two sons.