| Press Statement Sean McCormack, Spokesman Washington, DC August 28, 2006 TURKEY: Special Envoy for Countering the PKKGeneral Joseph W. Ralston (USAF, retired) has been appointed as Special Envoy for Countering the PKK. General Ralston will have responsibility for coordinating U.S. engagement with the Government of Turkey and the Government of Iraq to eliminate the terrorist threat of the PKK and other terrorist groups operating in northern Iraq and across the Turkey-Iraq border. This appointment underscores the commitment of the United States to work with Turkey and Iraq to eliminate terrorism in all its forms. General Ralston is uniquely well qualified for this position. In 2003, he completed a distinguished 37-year Air Force career as Commander, U.S. European Command and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, NATO. General Ralston previously served as Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1996-2000). 2006/770 |
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