Background
Balestra, Gian Nicola Filippi was born on December 10, 1954 in Rome. Son of Filippo Maria and Rosa (Grispigni) Filippo Balestra.
Balestra, Gian Nicola Filippi was born on December 10, 1954 in Rome. Son of Filippo Maria and Rosa (Grispigni) Filippo Balestra.
Maturité Scientifica, Institute San Leone Magno, Rome, 1974; Juris Doctor, Universita depli Studi, Rome, 1980; diploma in international law, The Hague Academy International Law, The Netherlands, 1984; Master in International Law, New York University, 1984.
Internal officer, United Nations Development Program, Addis Ababa, Ethiopa, 1985-1986; ambassador to United Nations, Republic of San Marino, Italy, New York City, 1988-1990; ambassador to Belgium and European Economic Community, Brussels, 1990-1992; ambassador, Council of Europe, Strasbourg, France, since 1992.