Norway has appointed Andreas Løvold as its new ambassador to Jordan and Iraq, with his post based in Amman. The appointment follows a cabinet meeting held on Friday, confirming Løvold’s transition from his role as Deputy Ambassador to the UN. He will succeed Mona Juul, who resigned in February amid controversy surrounding her and her husband’s connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Juul’s departure stemmed from revelations of extensive contact with Epstein, prompting her resignation. Løvold’s appointment signifies Norway’s move to fill the diplomatic void left by the scandal. The new ambassador is expected to address the ongoing diplomatic needs in both Jordan and Iraq.