Amidst tensions between Argentina and the UK over Malvinas Islands’ sovereignty, the UK Foreign Office on Friday informed that John Freeman has been appointed new Ambassador to Argentina to replace outgoing Ambassador Shan Morgan.
The changeover was foreseen to take place in Argentine winter months after the 30th anniversary of the Malvinas war.
Freeman said that he was looking to bring back a more positive relationship between the two nations. “I will work hard to contribute to the development of a relationship of mutual benefit to the United Kingdom and Argentina,” he said.
Dr John Freeman is also to take up the role as Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of Paraguay. His predecessor in Buenos Aires, Ms Shan Morgan is to transfer to another Diplomatic Service appointment.
On learning of his new appointment, Freeman stated that he is “honoured and delighted to be posted to Buenos Aires as Ambassador. I am much looking forward to taking up my appointment and grateful for the opportunity to get to know the important and wonderfully varied country that is Argentina today.”
Source: Buenos Aires Herald