Foreign Affairs High Representative Ashton congratulates Diaz Alcantud as new Head of Mission of EUJUST LEX - Iraq

Catherine ASHTON, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, today congratulated Francisco DÍAZ ALCANTUD, a colonel in the Spanish Guardia Civil, on taking office as the new Head of Mission of EUJUST LEX (Iraq). He succeeds Stephen WHITE from the United Kingdom. The High Representative made the following comments:

"I would like to congratulate Francisco Díaz on taking office as the new Head of the EU Integrated Rule of Law Mission for Iraq, EUJUST LEX.

His excellent background, his management skills and the extensive experience he acquired both in Spain and in international positions make him most suitable for taking on the challenges facing the mission. Mr Díaz Alcantud can count on my full support and that of the EU as a whole.

I also want to seize this opportunity to express my most sincere gratitude to Stephen White, who was the EUJUST LEX Head of Mission since 2005. Throughout his mandate he did an outstanding job. The mission broke new ground and developed in an impressive manner with activities being now held not only in Member States but some also in Iraq. I am sure that the new Head of Mission will build on his predecessor's achievements."
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