SINTRA, Portugal - The international community yesterday appointed the former Spanish foreign minister, Mr Carlos Westendorp, as the new High Representative for Bosnia to replace the outgoing envoy, Mr Carl Bildt, diplomats said.
Mr Westendorp will take over on June 20th.
Mr Bildt, who has said he plans to return to Swedish politics, was appointed the High Representative charged with overseeing the implementation of the civilian aspects of the Dayton peace accords which ended Bosnia's brutal war 18 months ago.