Jean-François Pactet, the French Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, died at his official residence in Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka on Sunday at the age of 53. Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer and MDP President Abdulla Shahid offered condolences, praising his work in strengthening Maldives-France ties.
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Jean-François Pactet, the French Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, passed away at his official residence in Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka, on Sunday.
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Ambassador Pactet will be remembered as a dear friend of the Maldives, who tirelessly worked to strengthen the robust relations between the Maldives and France
My thoughts and prayers are with the ambassador’s family and loved ones. I extend my sincere condolences to all members of the French Embassy in Colombo, and to the French diplomatic service.
We will fondly remember his exemplary dedication and determination in cementing the longstanding ties between Maldives and France.
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The 53-year-old ambassador had been serving in this role since October 2022.
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Ambassador Pactet, born in 1970, was a veteran diplomat with an extensive career in the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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The 53-year-old ambassador had been serving in this role since October 2022.
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“I had the pleasure of meeting Ambassador Pactet when he presented his credentials to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in February 2023,” said Shahid, who served as the foreign minister under the Solih administration.
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Jean-François Pactet, the French Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, signs the visitor’s book at the President’s Office in February 2023 | Image courtesy: President’s Office
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