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Vincent Biruta
Rwandan physician and politician (born 1958) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vincent Biruta (born July 19, 1958) is a Rwandan physician and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation from November 2019 to June 2024.[1][2] He previously served in various other positions in the Rwandan cabinet under Presidents Paul Kagame and Pasteur Bizimungu.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation | |
In office 4 November 2019 – 12 June 2024 | |
President | Paul Kagame |
Preceded by | Richard Sezibera |
Succeeded by | Olivier Nduhungirehe |
Minister for Environment | |
In office 31 August 2017 – 4 November 2019 | |
President | Paul Kagame |
Minister of Natural Resources | |
In office 24 July 2014 – 31 August 2017 | |
President | Paul Kagame |
Minister of Education | |
In office December 2011 – 24 July 2014 | |
President | Paul Kagame |
1st President of the Rwandan Senate | |
In office 23 August 2003 – 10 October 2011 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Jean-Damascène Ntawukuriryayo |
3rd President of the Transitional National Assembly | |
In office 19 January 2000 – 23 August 2003 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Sebarenzi |
Succeeded by | Office abolished |
Minister of Public Services, Transport and Communications | |
In office 1999 – 19 January 2000 | |
President | Pasteur Bizimungu |
Minister of Health | |
In office 1997–1999 | |
President | Pasteur Bizimungu |
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Born | (1958-07-19) July 19, 1958 (age 66) Rwanda |
Political party | PSD |
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