Edward Natapei

Vanuatuan politician, 6th Prime Minister

Edward Natapei - Vanuatuan politician, 6th Prime Minister
Born

July 17th, 1954
70 years ago

Died

July 28th, 2015
9 years ago — 61 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Vanuatu

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Served as the 6th Prime Minister of Vanuatu from 2004 to 2006. Held various positions in the Vanuatu government including Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Finance. Contributed to national development and international diplomacy.

Served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2006

Held the position of Foreign Affairs Minister

Contributed to financial policies as Minister of Finance

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