Gérard Araud
Gérard Araud (born 20 February 1953) is a retired French diplomat who served as Ambassador of France to the United States from 2014 to 2019. He previously served as Director General for Political and Security Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2006–2009) and France's permanent representative to the United Nations (2009–2014).
Gérard Araud | |
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Gérard Araud in 2011 | |
| Ambassador of France to the United States | |
| In office 18 September 2014 – 9 July 2019 | |
| President | François Hollande Emmanuel Macron |
| Preceded by | François Delattre |
| Succeeded by | Philippe Étienne |
| Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations | |
| In office 15 July 2009 – 15 July 2014 | |
| President | Nicolas Sarkozy François Hollande |
| Secretary-General | Ban Ki-moon |
| Preceded by | Jean-Maurice Ripert |
| Succeeded by | François Delattre |
| Ambassador of France to Israel | |
| In office 2003–2006 | |
| President | Jacques Chirac |
| Preceded by | Jacques Gabriel Huntzinger |
| Succeeded by | Jean-Michel Casa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 February 1953 Marseille, France |
| Spouse | Pascal Blondeau |
| Education | Lycée Thiers |
| Alma mater | École Polytechnique ENSAE ParisTech Sciences Po École nationale d'administration |
| Profession | Diplomat |
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