Fonseca Sidesteps CEO Question, Says PM Has Final Say

There’s quiet speculation churning tonight inside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but no clear answers just yet. Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca is stopping short of confirming whether longtime CEO Amalia Mai will be removed from her post amid chatter of a leadership shakeup. When pressed today, Fonseca didn’t dismiss the reports, but made it clear the final call rests with the Prime Minister.

 

Reporter

“Are you considering a change in CEO at MOFA? Will Amalia Mai be leaving.”

 

Francis Fonesca, Minister of Foreign Affairs

“CEOs, that is a matter for the prime minister. I will leave it to them to make any official announcement on that matter?”

 

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