Heads of Delegation

OSCE Parliamentary Assembly

 

Copenhagen, 21 September 2007

 

Re:      Appointment of Gustavo Pallarés

 

 

            As I indicated during the Kyiv Annual Session, Deputy Secretary General Vitaly Evseyev of Russia, who has served as one of my Deputy Secretaries General for the past 14 years, is retiring at the end of this year.  Mr. Evseyev has been an invaluable colleague and has made a great contribution to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly.  His presence in the International Secretariat will be greatly missed.

 

            As his replacement, I am appointing Gustavo Pallarés of Spain, Senior Programme Officer and Presidential Advisor, who has been associated with the Assembly for more than twelve years, to replace Mr. Evseyev as Deputy Secretary General.  In accordance with Rule 39, I will ask the Standing Committee of Heads of Delegation to confirm Mr. Pallarés’ appointment.  He is an outstanding professional who has participated in every aspect of our work, particularly including advising five Presidents of the Assembly, assisting with the organization of all Parliamentary Assembly meetings, working with the Second Committee and taking responsibility for Mediterranean affairs.  He is fluent in Spanish, French and English and also speaks Danish.   Throughout his service to the Assembly, he has earned the respect of his colleagues and all who have worked with him, and he is most deserving of this promotion.  I attach for your information a copy of his Curriculum Vitae.

 

            If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to call me or Mr. Pallarés.

 

Very truly yours,

R. Spencer Oliver

 

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