Biography of the Ambassador of France
H.E. Mr. Jean-Marin SCHUH, born on 26th December 1962
Foreign Affairs Senior Counsellor
Education
Graduated from the Institut d’études politiques de Paris
Graduated from the Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales (Chinese) - Paris
Master in International Relations History – Paris La Sorbonne
Positions held
• 2015-2018 : Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka and Maldives
• 2012-2015 : Deputy Director for Asia and Oceania – Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• 2009-2012 : Deputy Head of Mission in New Delhi
• 2006-2009 : Counsellor for Asia, Pacific and America - Strategy Directorate of the Ministry of Defence
• 2002-2006 : Consul General in Shanghai
• 2001-2002 : Chargé d’affaires in Kabul
• 1998-2001 : Deputy Head of Mission in Islamabad
• 1995-1998 : Diplomatic and Defence Counsellor - Office of the President of the Senate
• 1993-1995 : Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Strategic Affairs division)
• 1989-1993 : Second Secretary in Beijing
Honorary Distinctions
Knight of the National Order of Merit