The Kabul Tribune (KT) — The European Union has appointed Nicola Bellomo as its new envoy to Afghanistan.
Bellomo previously served as director for African affairs within the EU’s foreign policy framework and also held the position of EU ambassador to Rwanda.
The European External Action Service announced, that Kaja Kallas, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, had introduced broad changes within the institution.
According to the announcement, the changes include the appointment of 33 ambassadors and seven new deputy heads across the EU’s diplomatic missions.
The EU said Bellomo’s appointment will be finalized after receiving formal approval from host countries and completing the necessary administrative procedures.
Currently, Veronika Boskovic Pohar serves as the EU’s envoy to Afghanistan.
