Former Australian PM, Kevin Rudd, appointed as next ambassador to the United States
Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has been appointed as the nation’s next ambassador to the United States.
Rudd has recently been serving as chief executive of the Asia Society, spending a significant portion of the last decade in the U.S.
He has also played a vocal role in a campaign against Rupert Murdoch’s media organisation, News Corp.
In a statement, Rudd says he is honoured to accept the role.
It continues, adding “Australia currently faces its most challenging security and diplomatic environment for decades.”
“Our national interest continues to be served by the deepest and most effective strategic engagement of the United States in our region.”
At a media conference, current PM Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the two countries are aligned by their goals of an open and stable region.
Albanese says Rudd is the perfect choice. #trending #featured
