The various high-level representatives are elected in two separate elections each year, with all taking office from 1 July.

They did, however, agree to send "high-level" representatives to an annual conference in the region.

From the White House point of view, sending a high-level representative is important in order to set the terms of the debate.

But he has removed 27 of 60 high-level, high-paid international representatives after asking them for reports explaining their responsibilities.

The first meeting in March 2013 included high-level international representatives, such as:

I feel that the presence of a high-level representative is necessary in a debate on an issue to which Parliament attaches such great importance.

I also want to know - and that again is in our resolution - whether we will be sending a high-level representative.

From now on, high-level representatives will be able to convey the Union's message in the highest international body.

A series of peace talks between high-level representatives of the two sides broke off June 9.

"One of our regrets is the United States has not registered any high-level representatives."