Jeremy Greenstock
English diplomat and UN Ambassador
Born
July 27th, 1943
82 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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A prominent English diplomat served as the British Ambassador to the United Nations. Played a significant role during the Iraq War, advocating for resolution 1441, which mandated inspections in Iraq. Held various positions within the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, contributing to numerous international initiatives and negotiations. Worked towards peace processes in several regions, demonstrating leadership in multilateral diplomacy.
Served as UN Ambassador from 1998 to 2003
Advocated for resolution 1441 regarding Iraq
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