Irina Bokova
Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs
Born
July 12th, 1952
73 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Bulgaria
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Served as the Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2009 to 2014. Held the position of Director-General of UNESCO from 2009 to 2017. Promoted education, heritage preservation, and international cooperation during tenure at UNESCO. Engaged in various initiatives focused on cultural diversity and the importance of education in global development.
Led UNESCO during significant global challenges
Oversaw initiatives promoting education and culture
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