KABUL (Pajhwok): The deputy chief of staff to the president, Haroon Chakhansouri, has been appointed as acting foreign minister, replacing Idrees Zaman.
In a statement, the Presidential Palace said President Ashraf Ghani appointed Chakhansouri as deputy political head and acting foreign minister on Tuesday.
According to a presidential decree, besides other responsibilities, Chakhansouri will also lead the foreign ministry’s reforms.
Chakhansouri has severed in different government and non-government positions, including deputy chief of staff and spokesman for the president.
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