Les Bury
Public servant and Foreign Affairs Minister
Born
1913
113 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Australia
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Served as a public servant and politician in Australia. Held the position of 26th Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1972 to 1975. Played a significant role in shaping Australia's foreign policy during a transformative period in international relations. Promoted the importance of diplomacy and international cooperation. Contributed to Australia’s relations with key global players and focused on regional issues.
Served as Australia's 26th Minister for Foreign Affairs
Contributed to foreign policy during a transformative period
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