World Assembly HQ – The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Yasminé Pontif, today confirmed that the Sanctarian Government was appointing the Ambassador to the IDUSA, Dr. Katherine Saunders ORD DSJ, to be the new Sanctarian Ambassador to the World Assembly. Saunders, who supposedly declined the role when offered in 2014, succeeds Dr. Nicholas Carson who is returning to Sanctaria to join the Department of Homeland Security as it’s Secretary General.
Dr. Saunders, who also served as Sanctaria’s Ambassador to the now defunct Council of IDU States, is one of Sanctaria’s longest-serving diplomats, with a career spanning over twenty years. She is the second female Ambassador from Sanctaria to the World Assembly. She has been recognised by a number of governments for her diplomatic service, including Blozendland of the IDU, and has been an Officer of the Order of the Dove since 2013. Dr. Saunders is said to be conservative in her politics, and decidedly against too much interference from the World Assembly in domestic affairs.
In announcing Dr. Saunders’ appointment today, Secretary Pontif praised the Ambassador for her diligent work in representing Sanctaria but noted that “while we may not author as many resolutions as we have done previously, we will continue to defend the rights of the oppressed in the General Assembly, as well as our own nations interests” suggesting that Dr. Saunders is not being brought on to further any legislation, but to protest any legislation that compromises Sanctarian ideals. Secretary Pontif also confirmed that, despite being commended by the body, Dr. Saunders would be continuing a long-standing boycott of the Security Council.
Dr. Saunders was not present at the announcement today, with no excuse given for her absence. It is believed she has not yet left her posting in the IDUSA to travel to the WAHQ.
KIM TOWERS, World Assembly Correspondent, and SARAH PLEDYS, Political Editor
