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Last update:31 January 2025

H.E. Ms Rosa Batoréu

Ambassador Permanent Delegate, Permanent Delegation of the Portuguese Republic to UNESCO

H.E. Ms Rosa Batoréu
H.E. Ms Rosa Batoréu

H.E. Ms Rosa Batoréu has had a distinguished diplomatic career. 

Leadership positions

  • Joined Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in 1984.
  • Desk Officer at the African Department (1984-1987).
  • Portuguese Embassy in Copenhagen (1987-1989).
  • Deputy Consul General in New York (1989-1993).
  • Head of Personnel Unit at MOFA (1994-1995).
  • Head of Latin America Unit at MOFA (1995-1996).
  • Director of Middle East Department at MOFA (1996-1997).
  • Minister Counsellor at the Portuguese Mission to the United Nations (1997-2002).
  • Director of Asia Department at MOFA (2002-2005).
  • Deputy Director General of Administration and Personnel at MOFA (2005-2008).
  • Deputy Director General of European Affairs at MOFA (2008-2011).
  • Deputy Chief of Mission at the Portuguese Embassy in Washington DC and Alternate Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS) (2011-2014).
  • Deputy Permanent Representative to the European Union (2014-2016).
  • Ambassador of Portugal to The Kingdom of the Netherlands (October 2016 - January 2022).
  • Permanent Delegate of Portugal to UNESCO (January 2022 - present).

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