Afghanistan, Sept. 26 -- The European Union appointed French diplomat Gilles Bertrand as Special Envoy for Afghanistan, highlighting Brussels' continued commitment to humanitarian support and regional engagement.
The European Union has appointed Gilles Bertrand, a seasoned French diplomat, as its new Special Envoy for Afghanistan. He succeeds Tomas Niklasson, who held the post in recent years.
Brussels confirmed the appointment on Thursday, noting Bertrand's extensive background in EU diplomacy. Born in Marseille, France, he has more than two decades of professional experience in European political and diplomatic structures. His most recent role was serving as the EU ambassador to Colombia.
Bertrand studied business management and politi...