Gallery

As a child in Afghanistan

As a secondary student in his chemistry class in Kabul

With the famous Swiss photographer Gerard Petremand in Bande Amir Afghanistan

Graduation from the EPFL

As a young researcher at the CROCUS Nuclear facility in Lausanne Switzerland

With Soraya during the years of struggle against the Soviet Union

Addressing Deputies of the Council of Europe on Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

As a young scientist in Japan

Addressing Swiss Parliamentarians on the effects of Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan

With some Mujahedeen during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

First time in Côte d'Ivoire, Matthew leading the team in the forests of the country to help refugees

First time in Côte d'Ivoire, always in direct contact with people he cared for

First time in Côte d'Ivoire, enthroned Chieftain in Tabou

First time in Côte d'Ivoire, considering the media as an important partner - At the Liberia Côte d'Ivoire border

First time in Côte d'Ivoire, helping an elderly refugee to construct his shelter

First time to Côte d'Ivoire, visiting Liberian refugees with Sadako Ogata

Kenya, a constructive discussion with the Chairman of South Sudanese Refugees in Kakuma

Kenya, in discussion with Agnes Chang in Kakuma

Kenya, always in touch with people and their realities

Kenya, farewell to refugees who depart for the United States of America

Kenya, making the impossible possible in the Turkana District for humanitarian aid to reach its destination

Kenya, nothing is as important as direct communication eith people in need

Kenya, having a joke wit Oliver Stone in the Kakuma Refugee Camp

Kosovo, in a joint meeting with the transitional government

Kosovo, in the heart of sensitive diplomacy

Kosovo, overlooking the destroyed Roma Mahala in Mitrovica

Kosov, on the heights of Prizren with Hua and Muni

Kosovo, a relaxing evening to enjoy Iranian Cholo Kabab

Kosovo, with my dear colleague John

Second time in Côte d'Ivoire, crossing the Cavalla River on a locally made bac with the German Ambassador

Second time in Côte d'Ivoire, addressing a diplomatic gathering

Second time in Côte d'Ivoire, compassion with my team and colleagues - sharing their passion for Basketball

Second time in Côte d'Ivoire, taking risk in conflict zones - with my dear colleague Simplice and journalists going to the operation theatre

Second time in Côte d'Ivoire, with Karmen and Ferdila in a divided country

Second time in Côte d'Ivoire, with my colleagues Simone and Laurance that I jokingly called Madame Always the President

Secont time in Côte d'Ivoire, supervising Liberian refugees return home

Second time in Côte d'Ivoire, at the occasion of provision kidentity cards to refugees

Second time in Côte d'Ivoire, crossing the bridge at the origin of the bordering Cavalla River

Second time in Côte d'Ivoire, speaking to people caught in the middle of a coflict

Second time in Côte d'Ivoire, report on child exploitation at the center of concerns

Second time in Côte d'Ivoire, frank discussiuon with those you help and assist

Second time in Côte d'Ivoirfe, honesty in action key to success

Second time in Côte d'Ivoire, taking media to the heart of action

Second time in Côte d'Ivoire, with an Assembly of Ambassadors

Bandladesh, with Rohingya refugees in Cox Bazaar

Bangladesh, at the border of Myanmar in support of Rohingyas

Bangladesh, coordinating assistance to Rohingyas refugees

Bangladesh, with Rohingya children in Naya Para refugee camp

Central Asia, addressing an international conference on Afghanistan

Central Asia, addressing the First Ministerial meeting on mixed migratioin

Central Asia, briefing on Afghanistan situation

Central Asia, engaging armed forces in support of civilian a key to humanitarian success

Central Asia, regular working breakfast with Ambassadors

Central Asia, respecting Nawroz tradition

Central Asia, investing on the new generations

Central Asia, keeping always in touch with the future leaders

Central Asia, gender equity as a priority - Meeting civil society activists

Central Asia, humility and simplicity with colleagues

Central Asia fencountering Media on Human Rights Issues

Kyrgyzstan, unforgettable memories of Jalalabad and Osh

Kyrgyzstan, with Afghan refugee women in Bishkek

Uzbekistan, in action to support Kyrgyz refugees of Uzbek ethnicity

Tajikistan, with Afghan refugee families departing to the United States of America

Tajikistan, visiting Afghan refugees dwellings

Tajikistan, addressing Media on the situation of Afghanistan

Turkmenistan, with Ambassadors of Islamic countries in Ashgabat

Turkmenistan, addressing Media on the situation of Southe West and Central Asia

Kazakhstan, attending the 10th OSCD Summit

Kazakhstan, exchange with Ambassadors on South West and Central Asia situation

Kazakhstan, in an Ambassadorial meeting in Astana

Kazakhstan, with US, EU and Kazakh envoys

Kazakhstan, speaking about Refugee rights

Kazakhstan, speaking about refugees with prominent Kazakh and Afghan artists

Kazakhstan, with Afghan refugee children in Almaty

Rwanda, coordinating assistance to Burundian refugees

Rwanda, guiding technicians to erect a refugee camp in Mahama

Rwanda, Constructing house for a refugee with Ambassadors and Ministers

Rwanda, listening to a newly arrived Burundian refugee

Rwanda, thoughts with Sir Alex Fergussen when meeting a refugee lady at some 2400 meter high Kiziba camp

Rwanda, paying tribute to the genocide victims in Rwanda

Rwanda, modern facilities for refugees too

Rwanda, speaking to Paul about Mahama refugee camps layout

Always devote time for colleagues

Support of national authorities is key to success of humanitarian workers everywhere

Love and respect for children must be undeniable and sincere

Recognition of the good work of colleagues is key to the success of a Manager

Strenthening relationship swith think tank institutions and universities is essential

Understnding the real living conditions of needy people is essential - First days of aid provision are foundatiuons for the rest

In action all the time

Reaching where people are in need is the essence of humanitarian action

Speaking at the Islamic Financing Conference

Speaking at the thirty eighth Conference of Islamic Countries Floreign Ministers

With dignitaries, former UN Secetary General Kofi Annan and his wife chating with Serbian displaced persons in Kosovo

With dignitaries, in discussion with the UN former Secretary General Ban Ki Moon in Astana

With dignitaries, current UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on the way to South Kyrgyzstan

With dignitaries, Antonio Guterres in the International Conference of Islamic countries for refugees, Ashgabat

With dignitaries, President Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan

With dignitaries, President Atambayev of Kyrgyzstan

With dignitaries, President Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan

With dignitaries, Kyrgyz President Otunbayeva

With dignitaries, former US President Clinton

With dignitaries, Prime Minister Babanov of Kyrgyzstan

With dignitaries, Prime Minister Mori of Japan

With dignitaries, Prime Minister Satybaldiyev of Kyrgyzstan

With dignitaries, Chairman of the Kazakh Senate Tokayev

With dignitaries, Chairman of the Kazakh National Assembly Mami

With dignitaries, Chairwoman of the Turkmen National Assembly Nuberdyeva

With dignitaries, French Foreign Minister Kouchner

With dignitaries, Kazakh Foreign Minister Kazikhanov

With dignitaries, Turkmen Foreign Minister Meredov

With dignitaries, Kazakh Minister of Home Affairs Kassymov and my dear colleague Ruslan

With dignitaries, Turkmen Minister of Home Affairs Mulikov

With dignitaries, Tajik Minister of Home Affairs Rahimov

With dignitaries, Nelson Mandela's compagnion and friend Kathrada

With dignitaries, Hollywood's Kristine Davis

With dignitaries, Haward Buffet in Kigeme refugee camp Rwanda

With dignitaries, Bollywood's Sohail Zargar and his team

With the US Envoy that I respected most Richard Hoagland

With the politician and statesman I respected most, Harri Holkeri

With dignitaries, the Kosovo prime leadership

With dignitaries, Chairperson of the Rwandan Senate

Caring for environment, a global challenge

Caring for Environment, a global challenge

Checking facts makes a manager respected

Operational realities are the basics for sound decisions

Advice of people at the front line of actions is precious

Guidance must be sound, realistic and achievable

Joint and coordinated efforts are essential for ensuring efficiency

Children and women need special attention

Compassion with people you help is a sign of spcial human quality

Respect for the culture of others is a special human quality

Sharing the concern of people in need is sign of good leaders

Sweating in solidarity with others is a sweet feeling

With Hua and Chuck

A moment of candid chat in a ministerial conference

Listening to specialists is a manager's best quality

Respect for the crowd generates trustRespect for the crowd generates trust

Women are the prime victimes of any conflict in the world

With respected Khatrada, Nelson Mandela's friend

Managers must inspect the job done

Diplomacy requires tireless efforts

Conflicts burn and destroy hopes

Listening to ordinary people provides the real picture of events

Tennis is one of the best sports