Didier Opertti facts for kids
Didier Opertti Badán, born on April 23, 1937, is an important lawyer and political figure from Uruguay. He has held several high-ranking positions in his country's government and also worked with international organizations.
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His Work in Uruguay
Didier Opertti served in two major government roles in Uruguay.
Interior Minister
From 1995 to 1998, Opertti was the Interior Minister of Uruguay. This job is like being in charge of a country's internal security and public order. It involves overseeing things like the police force and making sure laws are followed within the country. He worked under President Julio María Sanguinetti during this time.
Foreign Minister
After being Interior Minister, Opertti became the Minister of Foreign Relations. He held this position from 1998 until March 1, 2005. A Foreign Minister is responsible for a country's relationships with other countries around the world. They handle diplomacy, international agreements, and represent their nation on the global stage. Opertti served as Foreign Minister under two presidents: first President Sanguinetti, and then President Jorge Batlle.
International Roles
Besides his work in Uruguay, Didier Opertti also took on important roles in international organizations.
President of the UN General Assembly
From 1998 to 1999, Opertti was the president of the United Nations General Assembly. The United Nations (UN) is a global organization where countries work together to promote peace, human rights, and cooperation. The General Assembly is the main meeting place of the UN, where all member countries discuss important world issues. Being its president is a very important role, leading these global discussions.
Secretary-General of ALADI
As of 2006, Didier Opertti served as the Secretary-General of ALADI. ALADI stands for the Latin American Integration Association. It's an organization that works to help countries in Latin America trade more easily with each other and grow their economies together. The Secretary-General is the main leader of the organization, managing its daily operations and goals.
See also
- Politics of Uruguay
