Gilles Bertrand
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Afghanistan
Pakistan, EU Hold Virtual Talks on Afghanistan Security, Human Rights
DID Press: Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan’s special representative for Afghanistan, held a virtual meeting with European Union envoy Gilles Bertrand to discuss the latest political and security developments in the region. Sadiq noted that the talks focused primarily on human rights,…
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EU Envoy Warns Cutting Engagement with Afghanistan to Carry Heavy Consequences
DID Press: Gilles Bertrand, EU’s special representative for Afghanistan, warned that cutting international engagement with Afghanistan would carry serious consequences for the country. Bertrand said there is no broad opposition inside Afghanistan to continued international engagement with the current authorities,…
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EU, OIC Discuss Humanitarian, Rights Concerns in Afghanistan
DID Press: Gilles Bertrand, EU’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, announced that Tariq Ali Bakhit, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Special Representative for Afghanistan, together with other OIC bodies, presented a comprehensive report on efforts to maintain constructive dialogue with…
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EU Warns of Migrant Return and Worsening Water Crisis in Afghanistan
DID Press: European Union raised concerns over the mass return of Afghan migrants and a worsening water and climate crisis that is approaching emergency levels in the country. Gilles Bertrand, the EU Special Representative for Afghanistan, held a high-level meeting…
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EU: Inclusive Government and Lasting Peace Only Path for Afghanistan
DID press: European Union’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Gilles Bertrand, said following his week-long visit to Afghanistan that the EU views a multilateral process as the only viable path to address the international community’s shared concerns over Afghanistan’s adherence to…
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EU Appoints New Special Envoy for Afghanistan
DID Press: European Union has appointed French diplomat Gilles Bertrand as its new Special Envoy for Afghanistan, the bloc announced on Thursday. Bertrand, a veteran EU official with more than 20 years of service, has served as the EU ambassador…
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