Thomas Kwesi Quartey | |
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| Deputy Chairperson of African Union Commission | |
| In office 14 March 2017 – February 2021 | |
| President | Moussa Faki |
| Succeeded by | Monique Nsanzabaganwa |
| Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana | |
| In office 2013–2016 | |
| President | John Mahama |
| Permanent Representative of Ghana to the United Nations | |
| In office 2012–2012 | |
| President | John Mahama |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 17, 1950 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Thomas Kwesi Quartey born December 17, 1950, is a Ghanaian diplomat who has served as Deputy Chairperson of African Union Commission from January 30, 2017 to February 2021. He was Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana from 2013 to 2016.
Life and career
Born in Ghana, Kwesi is a University of Ghana alumnus and a professional lawyer. He was secretary to the President of Ghana in 2015, he served as Ghana's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in 2012.[1][2]
He worked in Ghana's High Commissions and Embassies abroad and also served as Ghana's Deputy Head of Mission in London.[3][4]
References
- ↑ Dogbevi, Emmanuel (2017-01-31). "AU Commission elects Ghana's Kwesi Quartey as Vice Chair". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2019-08-23.
- ↑ "2019 Africa Forum on Visual Impairment". Perkins School for the Blind. Retrieved 2019-08-23.
- ↑ Bureau, Communications. "Ambassador Kwesi Quartey Elected AU Deputy Chairperson". presidency.gov.gh. Retrieved 2019-08-23.
- ↑ "H.E. Ambassador Kwesi Quartey". UNESCO. 2019-05-14. Retrieved 2019-08-23.
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