Maciej Tadeusz Ziętara[1] (born 1971 in Kielce) is a Polish translator, civil servant and diplomat, serving as Poland Ambassador to Colombia (2012–2016) and Mexico (2018–2024).
Maciej Ziętara | |
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| Poland Ambassador to Colombia | |
| In office 2012–2016 | |
| Preceded by | Jacek Perlin |
| Succeeded by | Agnieszka Frydrychowicz-Tekieli |
| Poland Ambassador to Mexico | |
| In office 25 August 2018 – 31 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Beata Wojna |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1971 (age 52–53) Kielce, Poland |
| Children | two daughters |
| Alma mater | University of Warsaw |
| Profession | Diplomat, translator |
Life
editMaciej Ziętara has graduated from Hispanic studies at the University of Warsaw (M.A., 1994). He was studying also at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (1997).[2]
He was working as a literary critic at the Literatura na Świecie (World Literature) and as a translator of Spanish-language literature. He was awarded by the Association of Polish Translators and Interpreters.[3]
In 1999, he joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Between 2002 and 2003 he was head of the Latin America Unit, responsible for bilateral cooperation with Mexico, Cuba and Middle America as well as representing Poland at the NATO and European Union groups for Latin America. From 2003 to 2009 he was working at the embassy in Santiago de Chile as Second, and First Secretary for political, cultural and consular affairs; since 2008 he has been chargé d'affaires. Between 2009 and 2012 he was back at the MFA desk officer for Cuba, Venezuela and the Caribbean.[4]
On 3 August 2012 he was nominated an ambassador to Colombia, presenting his letter of credence to minister María Ángela Holguín on 19 October 2012.[5] he was accredited also to Panama, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Saint Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda. He returned to Poland in June 2016. He was in charge of relations with the Andean states. He was also responsible for reopening of the Polish embassy in Panama City. Since 25 August 2018 Maciej Ziętara serves as ambassador to Mexico, accredited to Costa Rica as well.[6] On 30 October 2018, he presented his credentials to the President of Mexico Enrique Peña Nieto,[7] and on 14 November 2018, to the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica Lorena Aguilar Revelo.[8] He ended his term on 31 July 2024.[9]
Besides Polish, he speaks English, Spanish and French languages. He is married, with two daughters.[3]
Translations
edit- Zoé Valdés: Oddałam ci całe życie. Maciej Ziętara (trans.). Warszawa: Noir sur Blanc, 1999, pp. 246. ISBN 83-86743-88-3.
- Eliseo Alberto: Caracol Beach. Maciej Ziętara (trans.). Warszawa: Muza, 2001, pp. 278. ISBN 83-7200-964-3.
- Eliseo Alberto: Niech Bóg sprawi, żeby istniał Bóg. Maciej Ziętara (trans.). Warszawa: Muza, 2003, pp. 229. ISBN 83-7319-247-6.
- 101 : 6 poetas polacos contemporáneos. Maciej Ziętara, Mauricio Barrientos (trans.). Santiago de Chile: RIL, 2008, pp. 255. ISBN 978-956-284-603-5.
References
edit- ^ "Cuerpo Diplomático y Consular en Santiago de Cali". cali.gov.co (in Spanish). 2015-02-04. Archived from the original on 2019-10-30. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
- ^ "Biuletyn Komisji Spraw Zagranicznych Sejmu RP nr 111". orka.sejm.gov.pl (in Polish). 2018-06-06. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
- ^ a b "Zapis przebiegu posiedzenia Komisji Spraw Zagranicznych /nr 8/". www.sejm.gov.pl (in Polish). 2012-01-26. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
- ^ "Ambasador". bogota.msz.gov.pl (in Polish). 2016-04-30. Archived from the original on 2016-04-30. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
- ^ "El nuevo Embajador de Polonia en Colombia presentó credenciales ante la Ministra | Cancillería". cancilleria.gov.co (in Spanish). 2012-10-19. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
- ^ "Embajador". meksyk.msz.gov.pl (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2020-02-11. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
- ^ Bravo, Por Miguel (2018-10-30). "Recibe Peña Nieto cartas credenciales de 17 nuevos embajadores". Publimetro México (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2018-10-31. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
- ^ "Nuevo Embajador de Polonia presentó copias de estilo de Cartas Credenciales". Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Culto (in Spanish). 2018-11-14. Archived from the original on 2018-11-15. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
- ^ "Zakończenie misji dyplomatycznej Ambasadora RP w Meksyku, Macieja Ziętary". Polska w Meksyku - Portal Gov.pl (in Polish). 2024-07-31. Retrieved 2024-08-15.