Trump confirms: Grenell to remain special envoy for Belgrade-Pristina dialogue

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US President Donald Trump has confirmed that Ambassador Richard Grenell will remain his special envoy for Belgrade and Pristina, assessing that he is "doing a very good job."

Trump said this to Voice of America when asked how Grenell would serve three functions at the same time: as ambassador to Germany, acting chief of national intelligence and special envoy for Belgrade and Pristina.

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"The ambassador will continue since he is doing a very good job. He knows the officials well, he has done a fantastic job in both countries," Trump said.

He stressed that Grenell enjoys his "full confidence" and is achieving "unbelievable deals."

Trump spoke to reporters before taking a trip to India.

US President Donald Trump appointed US Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell last week as acting director of National Intelligence.

I am pleased to announce that our highly respected Ambassador to Germany, @RichardGrenell, will become the Acting Director of National Intelligence. Rick has represented our Country exceedingly well and I look forward to working with him. I would like to thank Joe Maguire....— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 20, 2020

In addition to being an ambassador, to Grenell this is just another in a series of functions that the US president has appointed him to. Among other things, this man is also the special envoy for the negotiations between Belgrade and Pristina.

(Telegraf.rs/Tanjug)