Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi on Saturday appointed Ali Asghar Khaji as his deputy for European and American affairs Khaji’s last position was Iranian ambassador to European Union and non-resident ambassador to Luxembourg. He has already held such positions such as Head of Iranian Interest Section in Morocco, Advisor to the foreign minister, Foreign Ministry director general for Persian Gulf affairs, Iranian ambassador to Riyadh and Iran\'s special representative to Baghdad during US invasion of Iraq. He replaces Ali Ahani who was holding the position over the past few years.