Mogens Lykketoft

Danish politician, former Minister of Foreign Affairs

Mogens Lykketoft - Danish politician, former Minister of Foreign Affairs
Born

January 9th, 1946
79 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Denmark

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Served as the 45th Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2015 to 2016. Played a significant role in Danish politics as a member of the Social Democrats party. Was the Speaker of the Folketing, the Danish Parliament, from 2011 to 2015. Chaired the United Nations General Assembly's 70th session in 2015, focusing on sustainable development and global cooperation. Contributed to various domestic and international political discussions throughout his career.

Served as Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs

Chaired the UN General Assembly session

Acted as Speaker of the Folketing

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