Maurizio Bucci (born 29 August 1923) is an Italian diplomat, a former Permanent Representative to the United Nations in

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of Italy and a former Chairman of

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(1986–1987).

Career

He joined the

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in 1949, and has served as cabinet secretary to Carlo Sforza and Alcide De Gasperi. He was a member of the Italian delegation that negotiated the treaty for the establishment of the

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and the

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. He also participated in the negotiations on the

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. He was ambassador in

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from 1973 to 1976 and in Brasilia from 1976 to 1979. He then served as Director General for Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 1979 to 1984 and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in

from 1984. In that capacity, he was also Chairman of the

Executive Board from 1986 to 1987.

Honors

*: Knight Grand Cross of the

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(5 January 1982) *: Grand Cross of the

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(19 November 1980)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bucci, Maurizio Chairmen and Presidents of UNICEF Permanent Representatives of Italy to the United Nations Ambassadors of Italy to Brazil Ambassadors of Italy to Syria Italian officials of the United Nations Italian diplomats 20th-century diplomats 1923 births People from the Province of Isernia Living people

Career

Honors

See also

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