Andrés Perelló./ Photo: Flickr PSOE
Luis Ayllón. 17/08/2018
The Association of Spanish Diplomats (ADE) yesterday replied to the new Ambassador to Unesco, the Valencian socialist leader Andrés Perelló, that in order to act before international organizations, he also needs experience in diplomatic uses.
Perelló came out in an interview with Europa Press about the criticism made by ADE to the appointment of ‘political’ ambassadors, not members of the Diplomatic Service, indicating that Embassies before international organizations «are more for politics than for diplomacy». He also mentioned that diplomats have «a certain corporatism».
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Afirma que ante los organismos internacionales hace falta experiencia en usos diplomáticos
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Yesterday, in his Twitter account, the ADE, which brings together 75% of members of the Diplomatic Service, rejected accusations of «corporativism» made by Perelló and insisted that what they are asking for is that best trained people should be appointed to defend the interests of Spain.
And in particular, referring to the head of the Permanent Delegation of Spain before Unesco and to the biography provided by the PSOE, ADE indicates that, in addition, Perelló should have a curriculum vitae «linked to education, science and culture in the international arena».
Likewise, the diplomats recall that «in international organizations, in order to reach political agreements, it is needed ample experience of the uses, procedures and techniques of diplomacy is required», adding that «the mission of Unesco is to contribute to the consolidation of the peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, science, culture, communication and information».
As The Diplomat disclosed on last 8th August, the ADE approved a statement expressing its displeasure over the designation of three socialist politicians to lead the Embassies before Unesco, OECD and Andorra and requested that the appointments must not be based on «partisan criteria or serve to ensure an ‘institutional exit’ for people to whom wish to benefit, «to the detriment of diplomatic officials, who are professionals in this area».
