The French Embassy in Fiji has officially announced the appointment of Julie Le Saos as the new French Ambassador to Fiji.
Ambassador Le Saos arrived in the country on September 3 and recently presented her credentials to Fiji’s President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, at the State House in Suva.
Expressing her gratitude for the opportunity, Ms. Le Saos emphasized the significance of Fiji as a partner for France. “Fiji is an important partner for France. Together with Fiji, France shares the same willingness to contribute positively to a peaceful, prosperous and resilient Pacific region and to a sustainable future for our planet,” she stated.
She pledged her personal commitment, along with the dedication of the French Embassy team, to further enhance and strengthen the relationship between Fiji and France.
Before her appointment to Fiji, Ms. Le Saos served as the deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of France in Australia. Her prior experience includes roles as Cultural Attaché at the Embassy of France in the United States from 2016 to 2020, and positions within the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including the Strategic, Security and Disarmament Department and the United Nations and International Organizations Department. Additionally, she worked at the French Embassy in Japan from 2010 to 2012.
A distinguished scholar of politics, Ms. Le Saos is a graduate of the Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po) and the Institut des Langues et Civilisations Orientales (INALCO).