The European Union Delegation in Afghanistan announced on Friday, September 27, the appointment of Gilles Bertrand as the EU\u2019s new Special Envoy for Afghanistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the EU statement, Bertrand takes on the role at one of the country\u2019s most \u201csensitive political moments,\u201d tasked with strengthening the EU\u2019s engagement with the Afghan people and the international community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bertrand, a French national and seasoned diplomat, previously served as part of the EU Delegation in Afghanistan. In recent years, he held the position of EU Ambassador to Colombia. With nearly two decades of experience in various EU structures, particularly in foreign policy, he now replaces Tomas Niklasson, who had taken up the role after the Taliban\u2019s return to power in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the Taliban face mounting international isolation, Bertrand\u2019s appointment could provide an opportunity to revive measured, people-centered engagement with Afghanistan. Still, a key question remains: can such diplomatic appointments effectively address the Taliban\u2019s imposed isolation and the worsening humanitarian crisis, while the voices of millions of Afghans\u2014especially women and minorities\u2014remain sidelined?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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