Thomas Kwesi Quartey
Thomas Kwesi Quartey | |
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| Born | December 17, 1950 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
| Organization | African Union Commission |
Thomas Kwesi Quartey born December 17, 1950 is a Ghanaian diplomat who has been Vice Chairperson of African Union Commission since January 30, 2017 and 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.