Election of Emmanuelle Soubeyran as Director General of the World Organization for Animal Health (28 May 2024)

France applauds the election of Dr. Emmanuelle Soubeyran as Director General of the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) for the 2024-2029 term. She was elected to this position on May 28 at the World Assembly of Delegates, which was held in Paris, and extends her thanks to all the member countries and territories for their show of confidence.

Her candidacy reflected France’s commitment to the organization’s goal of promoting animal health and well-being. France, which worked to establish the WOAH, is one of its leading contributors and hosts the organization’s headquarters in Paris. It will continue to lobby for the WOAH’s recognition within the multilateral system and in support of an ambitious vision for its future.