Alba Smeriglio becomes British Deputy High Commissioner in Chandigarh

Alba Smeriglio is a career diplomat who has taken a new job as the British Deputy High Commissioner in Chandigarh, India.

She will be in charge of the UK's relationships with four northern states and the city of Chandigarh.

Before this, she worked in different places like Montserrat and had jobs in the Caribbean and South Asia.

She has experience in helping countries grow economically, improving governance, working on security, and promoting human rights.

Her new role is important for the UK's diplomatic work in that part of India.