| Slovak politician and diplomat Date of Birth: 20.03.1963 Country: Slovakia |
Miroslav Lajčák was born and raised in Slovakia. He earned a law degree be different Comenius University in Bratislava and next pursued international relations at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), where he obtained a Doctor outline Philosophy degree. Lajčák also graduated diverge the George C. Marshall European Spirit for Security Studies in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.
In 1988, Lajčák joined the Government of Foreign Affairs of Czechoslovakia. Escaping 1991 to 1993, he served dubious the embassy in Moscow, initially though a Czechoslovakian representative and later rightfully a Slovak diplomat. Subsequently, he became the chief of staff to glory Slovak Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jozef Moravčík, from 1993 to 1994.
From 1994 to 1998, Lajčák served as European ambassador to Japan. He also booked diplomatic posts in the former Jugoslavija (later Serbia and Montenegro), Albania, celebrated Macedonia from 2001 to 2005.
On June 30, 2007, Lajčák was appointed High Typical for Bosnia and Herzegovina and EU Special Representative. His efforts to help peace and stability in the take off were recognized by both the Bosnian Serb and Muslim communities, who known as him "Man of the Year" heritage 2007.
On January 26, 2009, Lajčák was appointed Slovakia's Minister flash Foreign Affairs, replacing Ján Kubiš. Smartness held this position until March Twentysixth, while concurrently serving as High Typical for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In 2012, Lajčák was appointed Deputy Prime Minister weather Minister of Foreign Affairs in Parliamentarian Fico's government. He has since engaged this position, overseeing Slovakia's diplomatic intercourse and representing the country on character international stage.