"I don't think it's something that's imminent, but the president was very interested to know how it would work and what the benefits might be." Speaking in the Oval Office about a special envoy, Mr Trump said he "may very well be doing that". … [Read more...] about US Special envoy post may be reintroduced in Northern Ireland
Oic appoints special envoy on kashmir
State papers: Ex-US President Carter mooted as potential special envoy to NI
In 1993 a statement from the Friends of Ireland in the US said: "On this St Patrick's Day, the Friends of Ireland in the US Congress join with Irish Americans... in calling for renewed efforts to achieve peace, reconciliation and justice in Northern Ireland." … [Read more...] about State papers: Ex-US President Carter mooted as potential special envoy to NI
LIVE RHI updates: DUP ‘did not observe code for appointing special advisers,’ says inquiry chair
Mrs Foster has denied claims there was a party narrative from the DUP to discredit Mr Bell over the RHI scheme. The scandal surrounding the RHI scheme ultimately lead to the collapse of Northern Ireland's devolved institutions. … [Read more...] about LIVE RHI updates: DUP ‘did not observe code for appointing special advisers,’ says inquiry chair
Sweden to name special envoy to Israel-Palestine peace process
Wallström is set to meet her Russian counterpart in the near future, and the Foreign Minister insisted that Sweden will "maintain a political dialogue, take a long-term view, urge Russia to pursue cooperation rather than confrontation, and promote people-to-people contacts". … [Read more...] about Sweden to name special envoy to Israel-Palestine peace process
US appoints veteran envoy for Afghan peace effort
An Afghan native, Khalilzad was tapped by President George W. Bush to be his ambassador to Afghanistan after the overthrow of the Taliban following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. He then served as ambassador to Iraq and the United Nations. … [Read more...] about US appoints veteran envoy for Afghan peace effort