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Jean CadetAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Russia from 2003 to 2006
Date of Birth: 15.10.1942
Country:  France |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Professional Career
- Diplomatic Career
- Subsequent assignments included:
- First Counselor at the French Embassy in Bonn, Germany (1984-1986)
- Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Greece (1992-1994)
- Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Austria (1997-2001)
- Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Russia (2003-2006)
- Honors and Awards
Early Life and Education
Born in Paris in 1947, Pierre Morel earned his degree from the prestigious Institut d'Études Politiques (Sciences Po) in 1968. He then attended the École Nationale d'Administration (ENA), graduating in 1972, where he specialized in public service.
Professional Career
After graduating from ENA, Morel joined the central administration of the Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Budget, handling economic, financial, and legal matters.
Diplomatic Career
In 1978, Morel embarked on his diplomatic career in the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He served as Second Counselor at the Permanent Representation of France to the European Communities in Brussels (1978-1982).
Subsequent assignments included:
First Counselor at the French Embassy in Abidjan, Ivory Coast (1982-1984)
First Counselor at the French Embassy in Bonn, Germany (1984-1986)
Minister-Counselor and Deputy Permanent Representative at the French Mission to the European Communities in Brussels (1986-1992)
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Greece (1992-1994)
Secretary-General of the Interministerial Committee for European Economic Cooperation (1995-1997)
Cabinet Advisor for European Affairs to the Prime Minister (1995-1997)
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Austria (1997-2001)
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to South Africa in Pretoria (2001-2003) and Lesotho (2002-2003)
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Russia (2003-2006)
Later CareerAfter leaving the diplomatic service, Morel was appointed Senior Advisor to the French Court of Auditors in 2006. He has been involved with the Franco-Russian Dialogue society, fostering cultural and intellectual exchange between France and Russia.
Honors and Awards
Officer of the National Order of the Legion of Honor (2003)Officer of the National Order of Merit (2009)
