His Excellency Ajay Sharma CMG stands as a distinguished leader and visionary diplomat whose career has been marked by unwavering dedication to fostering international cooperation and advancing global development. With a profound commitment to public service, Ajay has championed initiatives that bridge cultures, strengthen partnerships, and promote sustainable progress across diverse communities. Recognised with the esteemed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) honour, his work exemplifies the highest standards of integrity, innovation, and impact. Through thoughtful leadership and empathetic engagement, Ajay Sharma continues to inspire those around him, building bridges that connect nations and empower positive change for generations to come.
Ajay Sharma was appointed British High Commissioner to Malaysia in April 2025. This is Ajay’s fourth head of mission role. He was UK Chargé d’affaires to Iran from 2013 to 2015, British Ambassador to Qatar from 2015 to 2020, and Chargé d’affaires to Turkey from 2022 to 2023. Ajay has also served in Moscow and in Paris as the Deputy Ambassador to France.
Before his current role, Ajay was a Director International Affairs in the National Security Secretariat of the Cabinet Office and a Director in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.During his 30-year career as a diplomat, Ajay has been involved in several international negotiations, including as the UK Representative for a Cyprus Settlement 2021 to 2022 and as the Deputy Negotiator for the Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA). Born in London, Ajay is a graduate of Oxford University. He is fluent in French and Turkish and is learning Bahasa Melayu.
The British High Commission in Malaysia maintains and develops relations between the UK and Malaysia. We represent the British government in its relations with the Malaysian government and present British policies to the Malaysian government and to Malaysians. We report and explain Malaysian policies to the British government and support British interests as well as coordinating the political, economic, environmental and commercial activities of the British government. With nearly 16,000 Britons living in Malaysia and over 401,000 visiting every year, the High Commission supports British nationals if they need assistance. Find out more on our UK and Malaysia news page. We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Malaysia. You can access UK government services while in Malaysia.
The High Commissioner is the UK government’s representative in a Commonwealth nation. They are responsible for the direction and work of the High Commission and its Deputy High Commissions and/or Consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services.
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