description Javier Pérez de Cuéllar Overview
Javier Perez de Cuellar was a Peruvian diplomat who served as the fifth secretary-general of the United Nations from 1982 through 1991. His two terms coincided with the final decade of the Cold War and involved sustained mediation in conflicts including the Iran-Iraq War, the Soviet war in Afghanistan, and disputes in Central America. He also pursued negotiations during and after the Falklands conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom.
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When did Javier Pérez de Cuéllar serve as UN Secretary-General?
The Peruvian diplomat served as the 5th Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1982 to 1991. He served two terms during a highly volatile period of the late Cold War.
What major conflicts did Javier Pérez de Cuéllar help mediate?
He is credited with mediating the Falklands conflict between the UK and Argentina in 1982. He also played a crucial role in negotiating the ceasefire that helped end the devastating Iran-Iraq War in 1988.
Did Javier Pérez de Cuéllar ever run for President of Peru?
Yes, after retiring from the UN, he ran for President of Peru in 1995 but lost to the incumbent, Alberto Fujimori. He later briefly served as the Prime Minister of Peru in the year 2000.
What major international agreements were achieved during his UN tenure?
During his time as Secretary-General, he helped facilitate the negotiations that led to the 1988 Geneva Accords regarding the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan. He also oversaw the transition of Namibia to independence in 1990.
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