Rogatien Biaou (born 19 May 1952, in Savé) is a

Benin Benin ( , ; french: Bénin , ff, Benen), officially the Republic of Benin (french: République du Bénin), and formerly Dahomey, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso to the nort ...

ese politician and diplomat. Biaou was the Foreign Minister of Benin from June 12, 2003 to February 16, 2006. Rogatien Biaou has held several positions outside of public office, including in the United Nations Diplomatic Corps. Mr. Biaou served as Chairman for the Group of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Nordic and African States, Honorary President for the UN Security Council (2005), Non-Permanent Member of the UN Security Council (2004-2005), Chairman of the Ministerial Group of Emerging Markets of the United Nations (2003-2006), Knight of the National Order, Republic of Benin.

Current

Rogatien Biaou continues to advocate the principles of environmental, social and corporate governance for economic and social justice around the world. As a founding member o
Alliance Patriotique Nouvel Espoir
Mr. Biaou continue
advocating
for the release of political prisoners and for free, fair and democratic elections in Benin.

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