FCO announcement on the appointment of
Sir Jeremy Greenstock as Special Representative on Iraq, 17 June
2003
APPOINTMENT OF
J GREENSTOCK
Announcement today that Sir Jeremy Greenstock
is replacing John Sawers as Special Representative on Iraq.
Sir Jeremy will take up his appointment in September
following the completion of his diplomatic Service posting as
Ambassador at the United Nations.
The Prime Minister holds Jeremy in the highest
regard and has been consistently impressed by his work in the
UN, particularly during the recent negotiations on Iraq. His appointment
shows the strength of our continuing commitment to Iraq and our
determination to put Iraq in the hands of its people.
David Richmond, currently the UK's Ambassador
on the EU Political and Security Committee in Brussels has been
appointed as Sir Jeremy's deputy. He will take up his post in
July, to ensure continuity following John Sawer's departure. David
is an Arabic speaker and his previous postings include Baghdad.
What will Sir Jeremy do?
His main role will be to contribute to and support
the political process leading to the establishment of a representative
Iraqi government under the terms of SCR 1483.
He will work closely with leading Iraqi representatives,
US colleagues, the Coalition Provisional Authority, UN and other
representatives of the international community.
Who does he report to?
He will report to the Prime Minister as necessary
and to the range of government ministers with an interest in Iraq.
Who pays him?
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
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