Daniel Jouanneau
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Daniel Jouanneau in Vendôme (Loir-et-Cher) is a graduate of the École Nationale d'Administration
and former French Ambassador to Canada
, after being appointed to the position in 2004 until 2008. As of April 2009, he serves as France's ambassador in Pakistan
.
and at the Faculty of Law of the University of Paris. He is an alumnus of the École Nationale d'Administration
, holds a master’s degree in Public Law and is a former student of the "Ecole nationale d’Administration".
in 1971. He alternated between foreign postings and positions at the headquarters. In Paris, he was in charge of European affairs on numerous occasions (legal affairs department, political affairs department, Europe department, financial and economic affairs department). He was Chief of Protocol for the last two years of President François Mitterrand
’s term, and for the first two years of President Jacques Chirac
’s presidency. Before his nomination to Canada
, he was Inspector General of Foreign Affairs.
Daniel Jouanneau served in Egypt (Press Counselor), in Guinea (Chief of the Cultural and Cooperation Mission), in Zimbabwe as Chargé d'Affaires. He was Ambassador to Mozambique and then Ambassador to Lebanon and in Canada.
Daniel Jouanneau presented his credentials to the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mr. Asif Ali Zardari
, on October 31, 2008.
Holding his Masters Degree in Law, Jouanneau previously served as Ambassador to Lebanon
, Mozambique
, Lesotho
and Swaziland
.
École nationale d'administration
The École Nationale d'Administration , one of the most prestigious of French graduate schools , was created in 1945 by Charles de Gaulle to democratise access to the senior civil service. It is now entrusted with the selection and initial training of senior French officials...
and former French Ambassador to Canada
Embassy of France in Ottawa
The Embassy of France in Ottawa is the diplomatic mission of France to Canada, located at 42 Sussex Drive in the New Edinburgh neighbourhood of Ottawa....
, after being appointed to the position in 2004 until 2008. As of April 2009, he serves as France's ambassador in Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
.
Education
He completed his studies at Lycée Ronsard, at the Institut d'études politiquesInstitut d'études politiques
Instituts d'études politiques , or IEPs, are nine publicly owned institutions of higher learning in France. They are located in Aix-en-Provence, Bordeaux, Grenoble, Lille, Lyon, Paris, Rennes, Strasbourg and Toulouse , and their vocation is the study and research of contemporary political science...
and at the Faculty of Law of the University of Paris. He is an alumnus of the École Nationale d'Administration
École nationale d'administration
The École Nationale d'Administration , one of the most prestigious of French graduate schools , was created in 1945 by Charles de Gaulle to democratise access to the senior civil service. It is now entrusted with the selection and initial training of senior French officials...
, holds a master’s degree in Public Law and is a former student of the "Ecole nationale d’Administration".
Career
Daniel Jouanneau began his career in the Minister of Foreign Affairs (France)Minister of Foreign Affairs (France)
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs ), is France's foreign affairs ministry, with the headquarters located on the Quai d'Orsay in Paris close to the National Assembly of France. The Minister of Foreign and European Affairs in the government of France is the cabinet minister responsible for...
in 1971. He alternated between foreign postings and positions at the headquarters. In Paris, he was in charge of European affairs on numerous occasions (legal affairs department, political affairs department, Europe department, financial and economic affairs department). He was Chief of Protocol for the last two years of President François Mitterrand
François Mitterrand
François Maurice Adrien Marie Mitterrand was the 21st President of the French Republic and ex officio Co-Prince of Andorra, serving from 1981 until 1995. He is the longest-serving President of France and, as leader of the Socialist Party, the only figure from the left so far elected President...
’s term, and for the first two years of President Jacques Chirac
Jacques Chirac
Jacques René Chirac is a French politician who served as President of France from 1995 to 2007. He previously served as Prime Minister of France from 1974 to 1976 and from 1986 to 1988 , and as Mayor of Paris from 1977 to 1995.After completing his studies of the DEA's degree at the...
’s presidency. Before his nomination to Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, he was Inspector General of Foreign Affairs.
Daniel Jouanneau served in Egypt (Press Counselor), in Guinea (Chief of the Cultural and Cooperation Mission), in Zimbabwe as Chargé d'Affaires. He was Ambassador to Mozambique and then Ambassador to Lebanon and in Canada.
Daniel Jouanneau presented his credentials to the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mr. Asif Ali Zardari
Asif Ali Zardari
Asif Ali Zardari is the 11th and current President of Pakistan and the Co-Chairman of the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party . He is also the widower of Benazir Bhutto, who served two nonconsecutive terms as Prime Minister....
, on October 31, 2008.
Holding his Masters Degree in Law, Jouanneau previously served as Ambassador to Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
, Mozambique
Mozambique
Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique , is a country in southeastern Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west and Swaziland and South Africa to the southwest...
, Lesotho
Lesotho
Lesotho , officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a landlocked country and enclave, surrounded by the Republic of South Africa. It is just over in size with a population of approximately 2,067,000. Its capital and largest city is Maseru. Lesotho is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The name...
and Swaziland
Swaziland
Swaziland, officially the Kingdom of Swaziland , and sometimes called Ngwane or Swatini, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, bordered to the north, south and west by South Africa, and to the east by Mozambique...
.