Thomas Kwesi Quartey Explained

Thomas Kwesi Quartey
Office:Deputy Chairperson of African Union Commission
President:Moussa Faki
Successor:Monique Nsanzabaganwa
Term Start:14 March 2017
Term End:February 2021
Office1:Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana
President1:John Mahama
Term Start1:2013
Term End1:2016
Office2:Permanent Representative of Ghana to the United Nations
President2:John Mahama
Term Start2:2012
Term End2:2012
Birth Date:December 17, 1950
Nationality:Ghanaian
Occupation:Diplomat

Thomas Kwesi Quartey born December 17, 1950, is a Ghanaian diplomat who has served as Deputy Chairperson of African Union Commission from January 30, 2017 to February 2021. He was Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana from 2013 to 2016.

Life and career

Born in Ghana, Kwesi is a University of Ghana alumnus and a professional lawyer. He was secretary to the President of Ghana in 2015, he served as Ghana's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in 2012.[1] [2]

He worked in Ghana's High Commissions and Embassies abroad and also served as Ghana's Deputy Head of Mission in London.[3] [4]

References

  1. Web site: AU Commission elects Ghana's Kwesi Quartey as Vice Chair. Dogbevi. Emmanuel. 2017-01-31. Ghana Business News. en-US. 2019-08-23.
  2. Web site: 2019 Africa Forum on Visual Impairment. Perkins School for the Blind. en. 2019-08-23.
  3. Web site: Ambassador Kwesi Quartey Elected AU Deputy Chairperson. Bureau. Communications. presidency.gov.gh. 31 January 2017 . en-gb. 2019-08-23.
  4. Web site: H.E. Ambassador Kwesi Quartey. 2019-05-14. UNESCO. en. 2019-08-23.

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