Ronaldo Mota Sardenberg
Date of Birth: 08.10.1940
Country: Brazil |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Diplomatic Career
- Senior Diplomatic Positions
- Special Secretary and Envoy to Moscow
- Ambassador to the USSR and Spain
- Permanent Representative to the United Nations
- Minister of Science and Technology
- Later Positions and Honors
Early Life and Education
The Brazilian politician and diplomat spent his early years pursuing a legal career. He graduated from the National Law Faculty of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro with a Bachelor's degree in Social and Legal Sciences.
Diplomatic Career
In 1964, he embarked on a diplomatic journey. From 1967 to 1970, he served as the Second Secretary at the Brazilian Embassy in the United States. This was followed by a tenure as Second Secretary at the Brazilian Mission to the United Nations from 1970 to 1973.
Senior Diplomatic Positions
Upon his return to Brazil in 1974, he held key positions within the Itamaraty (Brazilian Foreign Ministry). He participated in Brazilian delegations to the United Nations General Assembly and various international organizations.
Special Secretary and Envoy to Moscow
His career reached new heights in 1978 when he became Special Secretary for Political-Economic Affairs in the Foreign Minister's office and led the Foreign Ministry's Political Planning Group. In 1982, he was appointed Chargé d'Affaires at the Brazilian Embassy in Moscow.
Ambassador to the USSR and Spain
From April 1985 to 1989, he served as the Ambassador to the Soviet Union (USSR). He subsequently held the post of Ambassador to Spain from 1989 to 1990.
Permanent Representative to the United Nations
His diplomatic culmination came in 1990 when he was appointed the Permanent Representative of Brazil to the United Nations, a position he held from 1990 to 1994 and again from 2003 to 2007. During his tenure, he notably presided over the United Nations Security Council in October 1993 and chaired the sanctions committee against the former Yugoslavia.
Minister of Science and Technology
His expertise extended beyond diplomacy into the realm of science and technology. From 1995 to 1998, he headed the Secretariat for Strategic Affairs in the President's office, responsible for nuclear and space programs. In 1999, he became the Minister of Science and Technology and held the additional role of Minister of Special Projects in the Fernando Henrique Cardoso administration.
Later Positions and Honors
In the later stages of his career, he served as the Chairman of the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) from 2007 to 2011. He also received esteemed honors, including the Officer of the National Order of Scientific Merit and the Officer of the Military Order of Christ.