Khemaies Jhinaoui (born April 5, 1954) is a Tunisian diplomat who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tunisia from 2016 to 2019.^[1] Jhinaoui previously served as Ambassador to Russia and Ukraine from December 2001 to June 2011.^[2]

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His Excellency Khemaies Jhinaoui
خميّس الجهيناوي
Minister of Foreign Affairs
In office January 6, 2016 – October 29, 2019
President	Beji Caid Essebsi
Prime Minister	Habib Essid
Preceded by	Taïeb Baccouche
Succeeded by	Noureddine Erray (acting)
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Born	Khemaies Jhinaoui (1954-04-05) April 5, 1954 (age 70) Kairouan, Tunisia
Children	2
Relatives	Sihem Kéfi
Education	Degree in Public Law Advanced Degree in Political Science and International Relations
Occupation	Diplomat, Ambassador, Minister
Awards	2011 : Commander of the Order of the Republic of Tunisia 2019 : Grand Officier of the Order of the Republic of Tunisia 2019 : Honorary member of the Xirka Ġieħ ir-Repubblika of Malta

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Khemaies Jhinaoui obtained a degree in public law, a postgraduate degree in public law and a certificate of advanced studies in political science and international relations. In 1978, he obtained a certificate of competence in the legal profession.

In 1979, Jhinaoui began working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he held numerous positions in the diplomatic corps.

In May 1996, he was sent to Israel to open his country's interest office in Tel Aviv.^[3] In January 2006, he was appointed director of political and economic affairs and cooperation with Europe and the European Union in the foreign affairs ministry.^[4]

• 2011: Commander of the Order of the Republic of Tunisia
• 2019: Grand Officier of the Order of the Republic of Tunisia
• 2019: Honorary member of the Xirka Ġieħ ir-Repubblika of Malta

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