Naseer Faiq
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Naseer Ahmad Faiq | |
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| Chargé d’Affaires of Afghanistan's Permanent Mission to the United Nations | |
| Assumed office 17 December 2021 | |
| Website | https://afghanistan-un.com/about/ |
Naseer Ahmad Faiq is the chargé d’affaires of Afghanistan's Permanent Mission to the United Nations since 17 December 2021.[1][2] Mr. Naseer Faiq is a distinguished diplomat and current Charge d’Affaires of the Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the United Nations in New York. Born and raised in Afghanistan, Mr. Faiq began his career in politics after joining the Afghanistan Foreign Service in 2005.
Over the years, Mr. Faiq has held various high-profile positions within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan. He has served as the Deputy Director General for Regional Cooperation Directorate twice, once from 2016-2019 and again in 2012-2013. Mr. Faiq has also served as a Minister Counsellor, Counsellor, and Third Secretary at the Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the United Nations from 2008-2019.
As a career diplomat, Mr. Faiq has been involved in many international conferences and forums. He has represented Afghanistan on the global stage on issues including human rights, regional cooperation, and political coordination. During his time at the United Nations, Mr. Faiq managed Afghanistan’s successful election to the Human Rights Council in October 2017 and was instrumental in negotiating outcome documents and resolutions.
Mr. Faiq is highly educated, having received a bachelor’s degree in Administration and Diplomacy from Kabul University and a master’s degree in Administrative Science from Farleigh Dickinson University.
In December 2021, Mr. Faiq was appointed as Charge d’Affaires of the Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the UN in New York, a role that he is eminently qualified for and that he is likely to excel in. His diplomatic experience, expertise, commitment and leadership skills make him a valuable asset to the people of Afghanistan for representing them at the international platforms.[3]
Since December 2021, Faiq has served as Afghanistan's chargé d’affaires to the UN.[4] The Taliban government's pick for UN Ambassador, Mohammad Suhail Shaheen, remains unrecognized.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Database".
- ^ United Nations Protocol and Liaison Service (15 September 2022). "List of Permanent Representatives and Observers to the United Nations in New York" (PDF). Retrieved 17 October 2022.
- ^ "About - Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the UN in New York". 27 March 2023. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Afghan envoy to UN resigns after Taliban moved to oust him". Associated Press News. AP News. 17 December 2021. Archived from the original on 22 February 2022. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
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