16/02/05 - Temporary appointment of Head of Mission SLMM

Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jan Petersen, has appointed former SLMM Chief of Staff, Hagrup Haukland, as temporary Head of Mission.

Head of Mission, Major General (ret) Trond Furuhovde has been on medical leave for treatment in Colombo since mid-January. Gen. Furuhovde will remain on leave for further medical treatment and recovery for some months to come. Taking this into consideration the Norwegian Government has appointed Mr. Haukland while Gen. Furuhovde is on sick leave.

Mr. Haukland assumed duties today.