Jan Eliasson
Swedish diplomat, UN Deputy Secretary-General
Born
September 17th, 1940
84 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Sweden
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Served as the 4th Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations from 2012 to 2016. Contributed to various international diplomatic efforts throughout career, including mediation in conflicts and humanitarian initiatives. Held various positions within the Swedish government, including Minister for Foreign Affairs and Ambassador to the United States. Actively involved in promoting global cooperation and development.
Served as 4th Deputy Secretary-General of the UN
Held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs in Sweden
Actively participated in international mediation efforts
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