The Ambassador of the Republic of Benin, His Excellency Zomahoun Dossou Cyr Rufin [Photo: MCI]
The Ambassador of Georgia, His Excellency Zurab Aleksidze [Photo: MCI]
The Ambassador of the Republic of Niger, His Excellency Ali Illiassou [Photo: MCI]
The following foreign Ambassadors presented their credentials to President Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam in separate ceremonies at the Istana today:
(a) The Ambassador of the Republic of Benin
His Excellency Zomahoun Dossou Cyr Rufin
(b) The Ambassador of Georgia
His Excellency Zurab Aleksidze
(c) The Ambassador of the Republic of Niger
His Excellency Ali Illiassou
Their curricula vitae are attached.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
27 DECEMBER 2013
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HE ZOMAHOUN DOSSOU CYR RUFIN
AMBASSADOR TO THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE
REPUBLIC OF BENIN
BORN: |
15 June 1964, Dassa-Zoume, Benin |
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49 |
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MARITAL STATUS: |
Married to Madam Josiane Ponou Has four children |
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EDUCATION: |
Degree in Linguistics, Benin National University, 1986-1987 |
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Master of Arts Degree in Chinese Language and Literature, Beijing University of Language and Culture, China, 1987-1993 |
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Correspondence Course in Marketing (in French), 1992 |
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Masters Degree in Sociology, Sophia University, Yotsuya, Tokyo, Japan, 1996-1999 |
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Ph.D, Sophia University, Yotsuya, Tokyo, Japan, |
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CAREER: |
Sep 1993 - Mar 1994 |
Translator, Chinese-French-English, Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in China |
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1994-1996 |
Interpreter for various African Presidents on private visits to Japan |
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Apr 1994 - Mar 1998 |
Assistant to Director, Jesuit China-Centre in Wakamiya Nakano, Tokyo |
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CAREER (CONT’D) |
Apr 1998 -2002 |
Television personality in Tokyo, appeared regularly on T.B.S Television |
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Apr 2004 - May 2011 |
Special Adviser to the President of Benin, in charge of Economic Affairs in Asia-Oceania |
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Jun 2012 |
Chairman of the IFE Foundation (NPO) |
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2 Aug 2012 to present |
Ambassador to Japan, with concurrent accreditation to Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Brunei, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, North Korea |
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27 Dec 2013 |
Ambassador to Singapore |
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AWARDS/ DECORATION: |
Academic Leadership and accomplishment Award by Junior Chamber International Inc, 2001
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Grand National Order of Benin, 2002
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Japanese Imperial Prize for social contribution by the Foundation for Encouragement of Social Contribution, 2009 |
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LANGUAGES |
English, Mandarin, French, Japanese, and Idassha Fon (Benin language) |
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HE ZURAB ALEKSIDZE |
AMBASSADOR TO THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE |
GEORGIA
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MARITAL STATUS: |
Married Has a son |
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EDUCATION: |
1987 - 1992 |
Graduated from Tbilisi State University, Faculty of Oriental Studies |
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1992 - 1995 |
Academy of Science of Georgia, State Institute of Manuscripts, Post-graduate Studies |
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1993 - 1996 |
Pontifical Institute of Oriental Studies, Rome, Post-graduate studies |
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2001 |
The Netherlands Institute of International Relations ‘Clingendael’ |
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CAREER: |
Scientist, Faculty of Oriental Studies, Georgian and Armenian Language and Literature, Tbilisi State University |
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May 1997 - Aug 2000 |
Counsellor, Embassy of Georgia to the Republic of Armenia |
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Aug 2000 - May 2002 |
Deputy Director of the Second European Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia |
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CAREER: (Cont’d) |
May 2002 - May 2005 |
Senior Counsellor, Embassy of Georgia in the Republic of Italy and Permanent Representation to FAO, WFP, IFAD |
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May 2005 - Dec 2005 |
Director of the Department for the Regional Cooperation (South Caucasus, Ukraine, CIS and Guam), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia |
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Jan 2006 - Dec 2006 |
Director of the Department for Russia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia |
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2007 - 2011 |
Minister Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of Georgia to the Hellenic Republic and Republic of Croatia |
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2011 |
Envoy Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary |
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2011 - 2012 |
Director of the Department Asia, Africa, Australia and Pacific Rim, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia |
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Oct 2012 to date |
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Indonesia |
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27 Dec 2013 |
Ambassador to Singapore |
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LANGUAGES: |
Georgian, Russian, English, Italian, Armenian, French |
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December 2013
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HE ALI ILLIASSOU
AMBASSADOR TO THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE
REPUBLIC OF NIGER
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13 February 1956, Niamey, Niger |
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57 |
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MARITAL STATUS: |
Married to Mrs Aissa Ali Illiassou Has 4 children |
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EDUCATION: |
Masters in International Administration, National School of Public Administration, Montréal (Canada), July 1992 |
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Post Graduate Diploma (DEA) in Political Sciences, University of Montpellier I, France, July 1985 |
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Masters in Political Sciences, University of Bordeaux I, France, June 1984 |
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Bachelor in Public Law, University of Bordeaux I, France, June 1983 |
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CAREER: |
1986-1988 |
Head of the United Nations Section, Department of International Organisations and Conferences, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Niger |
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1988-1990 |
Head of the UNDP Section, Department of International Organisations and Conferences, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Niger |
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1992 - 1994 |
Head of Africa Division, Africa and Middle East Desk, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Niger |
CAREER : (cont’d) |
1994 - 1996 |
Director, Europe Desk, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Niger |
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1996 - 1999 |
Director General of International Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Niger |
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1999 - 2000 |
Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Niger |
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2000 - 2002 |
Advisor to the Prime Minister |
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2002 - 2010 |
First Counsellor, Embassy of the Republic Niger in Germany |
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2010 - 2011 |
Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Niger in Libya |
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Technical Advisor of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, African Integration and Niger Citizens Abroad |
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Adviser at the Perspective Studies and Analysis Unit (CEPA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, African Integration and Niger Citizens Abroad |
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2012 – to date |
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Niger to the Republic of India |
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27 Dec 2013 |
Ambassador to Singapore |
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December 2013