US Republican President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday formally announced ExxonMobil chairman and CEO Rex Tillerson as his nomination to serve as secretary of state, Telegraph reports.
Donald Trump names ExxonMobil boss Rex Tillerson US secretary of state
STEPANAKERT, DECEMBER 13, ARTSAKHPRESS: "His tenacity, broad experience and deep understanding of geopolitics make him an excellent choice for Secretary of State," Trump said in a statement released by his transition team.
"He will promote regional stability and focus on the core national security interests of the United States."