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Marcello Spatafora was born in [[Innsbruck]], [[Austria]]. He studied Law |
Marcello Spatafora was born in [[Innsbruck]], [[Austria]]. He studied Law at the University of Pisa, at the prestigious Collegio Medico-Giuridico of the [[Scuola Normale Superiore]], known today as the [[Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies]]. |
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After having served in various positions in [[Paris]], [[Belgrade]] and Beirut, he served as |
After having served in various positions in [[Paris]], [[Belgrade]] and Beirut, he served as Ambassador of Italy to [[Malaysia]] from [[1980]] to [[1986]], Ambassador to [[Malta]] from [[1986]] to [[1989]], Ambassador to [[Australia]] from [[1993]] to [[1997]], and Ambassador to [[Albania]] from [[1997]] to [[1999]]. In [[1989]] and [[1990]] he served as the Chief of the Italian delegation responsible for organizing the country’s presidency of the [[European Economic Community]]. |
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From [[2000]] until his appointment as Permanent Representative of Italy to the [[United Nations]], he |
From [[2000]] until his appointment as Permanent Representative of Italy to the [[United Nations]], he served at the Italian [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Italy)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] as Director General for Multilateral Economic and Financial Cooperation. |
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He presented his credentials to the [[United Nations Secretary-General]] on April 4, 2003. Since that time, he has been a staunch supporter of United Nations activities worldwide, especially humanitarian relief efforts led by [[OCHA]]. He was [[President of the United Nations Security |
He presented his credentials to the [[United Nations Secretary-General]] on April 4, 2003. Since that time, he has been a staunch supporter of United Nations activities worldwide, especially humanitarian relief efforts led by [[OCHA]]. He was [[President of the United Nations Security Council|President]] of the [[Security Council]] in December 2007. |
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Revision as of 11:21, 2 January 2012
Marcello Spatafora (born July 30, 1941) is an Italian diplomat, former Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations.
Career
Marcello Spatafora was born in Innsbruck, Austria. He studied Law at the University of Pisa, at the prestigious Collegio Medico-Giuridico of the Scuola Normale Superiore, known today as the Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies.
After having served in various positions in Paris, Belgrade and Beirut, he served as Ambassador of Italy to Malaysia from 1980 to 1986, Ambassador to Malta from 1986 to 1989, Ambassador to Australia from 1993 to 1997, and Ambassador to Albania from 1997 to 1999. In 1989 and 1990 he served as the Chief of the Italian delegation responsible for organizing the country’s presidency of the European Economic Community.
From 2000 until his appointment as Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, he served at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Director General for Multilateral Economic and Financial Cooperation.
He presented his credentials to the United Nations Secretary-General on April 4, 2003. Since that time, he has been a staunch supporter of United Nations activities worldwide, especially humanitarian relief efforts led by OCHA. He was President of the Security Council in December 2007.