US President Barack Obama has nominated former presidential campaign aides and colleagues as top US diplomats to "advance" American policies overseas, Press TV reported.
In a Wednesday statement, the White House drafted a new list of ambassadors to represent US diplomacy worldwide.
Most of the top jobs have been claimed by former campaign assistants and advisers who helped Obama succeed in the 2008 election.
Louis Susman, former Citigroup Corporate vice-president and Obama's key fundraiser during his election campaigns, is named as US ambassador to London, UK.
Obama also picked his Cuban-American adviser, Miguel H. Diaz, a Roman Catholic Theologian, to head America's Vatican mission.
Tim Roemer, a former commissioner probing the 9/11 attacks on the US, was appointed to head the US embassy in New Delhi, India. Roemer was a strong Obama-sponsor during his primary campaigns.
The White House also announced that Charles Rivkin, former Homeland Security adviser and a renowned entertainment industry businessman, would pilot US affairs in France while John Roos, an Internet and biotechnology lawyer, would direct American interactions with Japan.
Commenting on the selection, Obama said, "I am grateful that these distinguished Americans have agreed to help represent the United States and strengthen our partnerships abroad at this critical time for our nation and the world," adding, "I am confident they will advance American diplomacy as we work to meet the challenges of the 21st century."
All the appointees would have to await Senate confirmation to assume the posts.
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