High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, has made significant changes to the EU delegation structure. This includes a notable shift in personnel, with Aivo Orav stepping away from his responsibilities in Kosovo. The EU’s top diplomat is moving to turkey, while Aivo Orav assumes a new position within the European External Action Service (EEAS).
He has been appointed as the Ambassador of the European Union to turkey. Currently, Orav holds the role of Head of the EU Office and Special Representative of the EU in Kosovo. This transition will occur on April 1, 2026.
Orav possesses considerable diplomatic background, stemming from his prior tenure as Estonia’s Permanent Representative to the European Union. Orav commenced his work as Head of the EU Office in Kosovo on September 2, 2024. Prior to his arrival in Kosovo, he dedicated his career to furthering European interests and fostering collaboration.
This new assignment represents a strategic move, aligning his expertise with the evolving needs of the European Union’s engagement in turkey.
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Oran will be named the European Union’s ambassador to Turkey, commencing his duties on April 1st.