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Jean-Maurice Ripert

b. 1953

French diplomat

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About Jean-Maurice Ripert

Born 1953. Jean-Maurice Ripert is a French diplomat.

Jean-Maurice Ripert (born 22 June 1953) is a French diplomat. From 2013 to 2017 was the Ambassador of France to the Russian Federation. He is the current ambassador of France to China.

From 2009 to 2011, Ripert was the UN's Special Envoy for Assistance to Pakistan. Prior to this, from 2007 to 2009, Ripert was the Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations in New York. In that capacity, he was the President of the United Nations Security Council in September 2007 and in January 2009. Ripert was France's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva from 2005 to 2007.

Ripert was France's ambassador to Greece from 2000 to 2003.

In 2011, he was selected for the role of Ambassador of the European Union to Turkey, followed by his present position.

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Important facts

Born
22 June 1953, France
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Diplomat
Nationality
France
Education
École nationale d'administration, Paris Institute of Political Studies, Sciences Po
Positions held
Ambassador of France to Russia, Ambassador of France to China, Ambassador of France to Greece, Ambassador of the European Union to Turkey
Employers
United Nations
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour; Knight of the National Order of Merit; Ambassadeur de France; Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic; Officer of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jean-Maurice Ripert?

French diplomat

When was Jean-Maurice Ripert born?

Jean-Maurice Ripert was born on 22 June 1953 in France.

What is Jean-Maurice Ripert's occupation?

Jean-Maurice Ripert is a diplomat.

What nationality is Jean-Maurice Ripert?

Jean-Maurice Ripert is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean-Maurice Ripert

· Wikidata: Q3167909

· DBpedia: Jean-Maurice Ripert

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