About
Irina Bokova is a Bulgarian politician and diplomat who served as the Director-General of UNESCO from 2009 to 2017. Throughout her career, she has held various significant positions in the Bulgarian government, including two terms as a member of the National Parliament. Bokova also served as Deputy Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. She represented Bulgaria as an ambassador to France and Monaco, and was Bulgaria's Permanent Delegate to UNESCO.
Career Timeline
Member of National Parliament
Elected as a member of the Bulgarian National Parliament.
Deputy Foreign Minister Appointment
Appointed as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria.
Ambassador to France/Monaco
Serves as Bulgarian Ambassador to France and Monaco.
UNESCO Director-General Elected
Elected as the Director-General of UNESCO.
End of UNESCO Term
Term as Director-General of UNESCO concludes.
International Diplomacy and Consulting
Active in international diplomacy and consulting roles.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026