Gareth Wynn Owen is new British deputy high commissioner to Telangana, Andhra Pradesh

HYDERABAD: Gareth Wynn Owen has taken charge in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh as the new British deputy high commissioner, representing the United Kingdom in both Telugu states. He arrived in Hyderabad this week and will meet stakeholders in the coming days.

Gareth succeeds Andrew Fleming, who served from July 2017 to July 2022.

"I look forward to strengthening ties between the UK and the two Telugu states, working with a wide range of partners. It's wonderful to be representing the UK in two of India's fastest growing states and to experience the hospitality of this fantastic region,"Gareth said.