Nicosia, Cyprus. First Lady Philippa Karsera was promoted on Monday to permanent ambassador, the Public Service Commission said. The appointments will take effect from May 15.
Promotions to fill vacant posts
The Public Service Commission said Karsera, currently serving as Director of Consular Affairs and Schengen at the foreign ministry, was one of four people promoted to fill vacant permanent ambassador positions in the foreign service.
The other promotions are Thessalia Siampou, who currently serves as political director at the foreign ministry; Maria Michael, who is currently the country’s permanent representative to the United Nations; and Charis Moritsis, who previously served as the first Cyprus ambassador to Tokyo.
Selection process
According to earlier reports, Karsera took part in the selection process in line with the procedures set out in the relevant legislation. Karsera sat written examinations as required and appeared before the Public Service Commission last Friday for an interview as part of the process.
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