Statement by the Press Secretary

President George W. Bush today announced that Special Envoy to the European Union, C. Boyden Gray will also serve as Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy. Mr. Gray will engage directly with senior European, Central Asian, Russian and other political and business leaders to support the continued development and diversification of the energy sector. In addition, he will work to advance the St. Petersburg G-8 principles of energy security and diversity as well as other issues and projects as directed by the President and the Secretary of State.