Bernard Leclerc
Bernard LeClerc | |
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 Bernard LeClerc (left) with the Hungarian President László Sólyom | |
| Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Special Envoy Vanuatu | |
| Assumed office 25 May 2005 | |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | National Treasury School Paris |
| Website | www.bernardleclerc2012.com |
Bernard Leclerc is the current Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Special Envoy to State of Israël and to Federation of Russia for the Vanuatu.
Early life
Born in France, Leclerc studied political sciences in California, United States. He has then studied economics, social sciences and European affairs (Master 2 of expertise in European projects), at the University of Rouen and Caen. He has also taught tax policy and customs law at the University of Bangui. His Excellency is also a former student of the National Treasury School in Paris.
Diplomatic career
Following a long career in the banking industry (mostly as a bank director), he entered diplomatic service, first as a close Adviser to Albert Mberio, Minister of Education of the Central African Republic, in charge of international relations and partnerships. He then became a special adviser to the Central African Republic President Ange-Félix Patassé.
After the accession to the power of President François Bozizé, he became Ambassador and Adviser to the Presidency. He was then appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and delivered his credentials to the President of the Republic of Hungary, Ferenc MADL, on 25 May 2005.
Mr Leclerc represented his Head of State at the funeral of Pope John Paul II. [1]
He speaks English and French fluently and is a certified jet pilot.