Gilbert Saboya Sunyé
Gilbert Saboya Sunyé | |
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| Born | July 28, 1966 Sant Julià de Lòria, Andorra |
| Occupation(s) | Economist, politician |
| Known for | Minister of Foreign Affairs of Andorra (2011–2017), President of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe (2012–2013), Interim Prime Minister of Andorra (March–April 2015) |
Gilbert Saboya Sunyé (born 28 July 1966) is an economist and political figure from Andorra. He held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Principality of Andorra between 2011 and 2017. Prior to this, he presided over the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe from 9 November 2012 until 16 May 2013. Additionally, he temporarily fulfilled the role of Prime Minister of Andorra from 23 March to 1 April 2015.
Early life and education
Saboya Sunyé was born in Sant Julià de Lòria, Andorra, and completed his higher education at Toulouse 1 University Capitole.
Political career
Throughout his political journey, Saboya Sunyé transitioned through several parties: initially part of the National Democratic Group before 2001, then moving to the Democratic Party (Andorra) from 2001 to 2005, followed by membership in the New Centre (Andorra) between 2005 and 2011, and ultimately joining Democrats for Andorra in 2011.
On 16 May 2011, he assumed office as Minister of Foreign Affairs under Prime Minister Antoni Martí, taking over from Xavier Espot Miró. His diplomatic activities included a significant visit to Beijing on 28 May 2014, where he met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to explore bilateral relations. Saboya Sunyé also served as president of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe from November 2012 to May 2013. In a brief period from March to April 2015, he acted as interim Prime Minister during the tenure of Episcopal Co-prince Joan Enric Vives Sicília and French Co-prince François Hollande, prior to Antoni Martí’s return to office.
See also
- List of current foreign ministers
- List of heads of government of Andorra
- List of foreign ministers in 2017
- Foreign relations of Andorra
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