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Serge Telle
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| 23rd Minister of State of Monaco | |
| In office 1 February 2016 – 31 August 2020 |
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| Monarch | Albert II |
| Preceded by | Gilles Tonelli (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Pierre Dartout |
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| Born | 5 May 1955 Nantes, France |
| Political party | Independent |
| Alma mater | Sciences Po National Institute for Oriental Languages and Civilizations |
Serge Telle (born 5 May 1955) is a French diplomat. He served as the Minister of State of Monaco. This important role is like being the head of government for the country of Monaco.
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Early Life and Education
Serge Telle was born in Nantes, France, on May 5, 1955. His father worked as an engineer.
Serge Telle studied at a well-known school called Sciences Po. This school helps prepare people for jobs in government and public service. He also earned a degree in the Swahili language from the National Institute for Oriental Languages and Civilizations. He also studied Community Law.
Serge Telle's Diplomatic Career
Serge Telle began his career as a diplomat in 1982. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations.
Early Diplomatic Roles
- He first worked as a Second Secretary at the French Embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from 1982 to 1984.
- From 1984 to 1988, he was the First Secretary at the French mission to the United Nations in New York City.
- He advised Bernard Kouchner, who was a Secretary of State for Humanitarian Action, from 1988 to 1992.
- He worked at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office from 1992 to 1993.
- From 1993 to 1997, he worked at the United Nations Office at Geneva.
- He was an advisor to Prime Minister Lionel Jospin from 1997 to 2002. His main focus was on issues in the Middle East and Africa.
Key Positions and Minister of State
- From 2002 to 2007, Serge Telle served as the Consul General of France to Monaco. Later, he became the Ambassador.
- He advised Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner again from 2007 to 2008.
- From 2008 to 2012, he was the French ambassador to the Union for the Mediterranean.
- He also worked as the interministerial delegate for the Mediterranean from 2013 to 2015.
- From 2011 to 2016, he was the president of the Agency for Cities and Territories of the Mediterranean.
- On February 1, 2016, Serge Telle was appointed Minister of State of Monaco. He took over this role from Michel Roger.
- On March 16, 2020, Serge Telle tested positive for COVID-19.
Awards and Honours
Serge Telle has received several awards for his work.
French Awards
Knight of the National Order of Legion of Honour
Knight of the National Order of Merit
Monégasque Awards
Commander of the Order of Saint-Charles
Personal Life
Serge Telle has three children from his first marriage to Karène Telle: Anne-Claire, Jean-Baptiste, and Antoine. After his divorce, he married Guilaine Chenu, who is a television presenter. They have a son named Alexis.
See also
In Spanish: Serge Telle para niños
