Mongi Hamdi
| Mongi Hamdi | |
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
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In office 29 January 2014 – 5 February 2015 | |
| President | Moncef Marzouki |
| Prime Minister | Mehdi Jomaa |
| Preceded by | Othman Jerandi |
| Succeeded by | Taïeb Baccouche |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
April 23, 1959 Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia |
| Political party | Independent |
| Religion | Islam |
Mongi Hamdi (born 23 April 1959)[1] is a United Nations official who was appointed interim foreign minister of Tunisia by Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa.[2] He served from 29 January 2014 until his appointment as Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon on 12 December 2014.[3]
Hamdi has worked for over 25 years with the United Nations and has had high level positions with UNCTAD, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, and with DESA, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
Hamdi studied at the University of Southern California, and the National Engineering School of Tunis and holds a doctorate degree from the former, and an engineering degree from the latter. He further earned a certificate in macro-engineering policy and management from Harvard University.[3]
References
- ↑ "Who's Who: Mongi Hamdi". Leaders.com.tn. 25 January 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
- ↑ "Tunisia prime minister names new cabinet". Al Jazeera. 26 January 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
- 1 2 "Secretary-General Appoints Mongi Hamdi of Tunisia as Special Representative for Mali". United Nations.
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| Preceded by Bert Koenders |
UN Secretary-General's Special Representative and Head of MINUSMA 2014–present |
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