Bot misses out on top job

Former foreign affairs minister Ben Bot has not been given the job of high commissioner for national minorities at the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, according to ANP news agency.


Bot, who was recommended for the post by the Dutch government and was among the last four candidates for the job which has gone to Norway’s Knut Vollebaek, according to diplomatic sources.

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