3 minutes agoJames O'Brien confirmed as US Assistant Secretary of State
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(3 years ago)The American Senate has confirmed the appointment of James O'Brien as Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia. His appointment is backed by 67 senators, while 31 members have been opposed. O'Brien has been appointed to this position by US President Joe Biden on May 19th. He's part of the U.S. State Department from year on. [...]
The American Senate has confirmed the appointment of James O'Brien as Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia.
His appointment is backed by 67 senators, while 31 members have been opposed.
O'Brien has been appointed to this position by US President Joe Biden on May 19th.
He's part of the U.S. State Department since 1989.
During his long career, he has also dealt with Balkan issues, as the president's special envoy, and has participated in peace negotiations in Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In the administration of the former US president, Barack Obama, he has been a special envoy for hostage cases and in 2021, Biden has appointed co-ordinator for sanctions at the US State Department.
