He was secretary of state for European Affairs, and worked closely for several years with the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the European Union.
Alikuwa waziri wa mambo ya nje wa Masuala ya Ulaya, na alifanya kazi kwa karibu kwa miaka kadhaa na Umoja wa Mataifa, Shirika la Usalama na Ushirikiano barani Ulaya na Umoja wa Ulaya.