Fiona McKergow appointed as Australia’s next High Commissioner to Cyprus

·

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Women, the Hon Marise Payne, has today announced the appointment of Ms Fiona McKergow as Australia’s next High Commissioner to Cyprus.

In a press release, Minister Payne stressed how Australia and Cyprus enjoy a warm relationship based on close community links and “Australia is fortunate to host the world’s second largest Cypriot diaspora.”

“Australia’s relationship with Cyprus is founded on our shared values and commitment to democracy, human rights and the rule of law. We have excellent cooperation in multilateral forums, such as the United Nations and the Commonwealth, to protect and advance these values,” Minister Payne continued.

“Australia continues to support efforts to achieve a just, viable and peaceful re-unification of Cyprus as mandated in UN Security Council resolutions, including through longstanding contributions to United Nations peacekeeping activities and the sponsorship of the Cyprus Academic Dialogue.”

Marise Payne MP made the announcement today.

Ms McKergow is a career officer with DFAT and was most recently Director, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan Section. She has previously served overseas as Acting Consul-General in Kolkata, India.

In Canberra, she has worked in a range of Indo-Pacific focused foreign policy and development roles within the department, including on geo-economic issues in South Asia and Australia’s Step-up strategy for the Pacific. Prior to joining DFAT, Ms McKergow worked on climate change policy and agriculture trade policy.

Ms McKergow holds a Graduate Diploma of Legal Studies from the Australian National University; a Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership from Deakin University; and a Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of Canberra.

“I thank outgoing High Commissioner Samuel Beever for his contributions to advancing Australia’s interests in Cyprus since 2018,” Minister Payne’s statement concluded.

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Kia ad sparks outrage among Greek Australians over ‘Macedonian Marble’ reference

Kia Australia faces backlash from Greek Australians over an ad showing “Macedonian Marble” alongside Parthenon-style columns.

Unley High students enjoy second annual cultural immersion trip to Melbourne

The Unley High School Greek language programme successfully conducted its second annual interstate cultural immersion trip to Melbourne.

Tass Mourdoukoutas among departures as Perth Glory begin squad shake-up

Tass Mourdoukoutas is set to leave Perth Glory, with the club confirming his departure alongside three other players.

Panathinaikos unveil special jersey for Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament in Australia

Panathinaikos AKTOR has revealed a special edition jersey for the upcoming Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament in Australia.

Beloved International Cakes owner Bill Batzogiannis passes away

Melbourne’s Greek community is mourning the loss of Vassilis “Bill” Batzogiannis, beloved owner of International Cakes.

You May Also Like

The role of Cyprus in the 1821 Greek Revolution

Cyprus role in 1821 is an integral part of the rebirth of the Hellenic peoples. In 1821, most of the eastern Mediterranean was occupied.

Melbourne’s Antipodes Festival set to return in February 2024

The biggest celebration of Greek culture in Victoria, the Antipodes Festival, is set to return to Lonsdale Street in 2024.

Second Greek migrant camp in lockdown after COVID-19 case confirmed

Officials in Greece have placed a second migrant camp near Athens under lockdown after a 53-year-old Afghan resident tested positive for the coronavirus.