Van der Stoel appointed Personal Envoy of Chairman-in-Office
Max van der Stoel speaking to people in Tetovo, former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia, February 2001. (Harald Schenker/OSCE) Photo details
VIENNA, 29 June 2001 (OSCE) - The Chairman-in-Office of the OSCE, Romanian Foreign Minister Mircea Geoana, has appointed Max van der Stoel as his Personal Envoy with the mandate "to facilitate a dialogue and provide advice for a speedy solution of the current crisis in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia."
Mr. Van der Stoel concluded his activities as OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities this weekend. The appointment takes effect on 1 July 2001.
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For further information, please contact Josue Anselmo, OSCE Spokesperson, mobile (+43) 664 325 3698, or the Press and Public Information Section of the OSCE Secretariat, tel.: (+ 43-1) 514 36 180, or e-mail: info@osce.org
Mr. Van der Stoel concluded his activities as OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities this weekend. The appointment takes effect on 1 July 2001.
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For further information, please contact Josue Anselmo, OSCE Spokesperson, mobile (+43) 664 325 3698, or the Press and Public Information Section of the OSCE Secretariat, tel.: (+ 43-1) 514 36 180, or e-mail: info@osce.org