Naseer Faiq

Naseer Ahmad Faiq
نصیراحمد فایق
Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the United Nations (chargé d'affaires)
Incumbent
Assumed office
17 December 2021
Deputy Director General for Regional Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In office
2016–2019
Economic Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the United Nations
In office
2013–2016
Deputy Director General for Regional Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In office
2012–2013
Advisor to the Deputy Foreign Minister
In office
2011–2012
Third Secretary, Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the United Nations, New York
In office
2008–2010
Personal details
Born1985 (age 40–41)
Kabul, Afghanistan
Alma materKabul University (Bachelor's degree)
Fairleigh Dickinson University (MScA)
Websitehttps://afghanistan-un.org

Naseer Ahmad Faiq (Dari: نصیراحمد فایق) is an Afghan diplomat currently serving as the Chargé d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the United Nations in New York since 16 December 2021. He continues to represent Afghanistan at the UN following the political changes in Kabul in August 2021.[1][2]

Early life and education

Faiq was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, and completed his early education at Amani High School, graduating in 2001. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Law and Political Science from Kabul University in 2005, and later obtained a Master of Administrative Science (MASc) from Fairleigh Dickinson University in the United States in 2010.[3][4]

Diplomatic career

Faiq joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan in 2005, beginning his diplomatic career in the Minister's Office. Over the years, he has held several senior positions both at the Ministry and abroad.[5]

Throughout his diplomatic service, Faiq has represented Afghanistan at various international forums and negotiations, including United Nations Security Council sessions, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) negotiations, the Heart of Asia–Istanbul Process Ministerial and Senior Officials Meetings, and g7+ summits.[6][7][8][9]

He has also led Afghanistan's delegations to the 77th, 78th, 79th, and 80th sessions of the United Nations General Assembly, delivering statements and engaging in multilateral discussions on human rights, humanitarian response, peacebuilding, and gender equality.[10][11][12]

Diplomatic context

Following the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021, the United Nations did not recognize the Taliban's nominee for the Afghan seat. Faiq has since continued to serve as the acting head of mission of Afghanistan's Permanent Mission to the UN, maintaining representation under the framework of the former Islamic Republic.[13][14][15][16]

Awards and recognition

Faiq has received awards and official commendations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan in recognition of his diplomatic service and contributions to Afghanistan's international representation.[17][18][19][20]

References

  1. ^ "UN / AFGHANISTAN — UN Media: The Special Representative addresses Security Council". UNifeed / UN Media.
  2. ^ "Interview with Naseer Ahmad Faiq: "I Have Resolutely Defended the People of Afghanistan Over the Past Four Years"". 8am.media.
  3. ^ "UN highlights humanitarian and human rights crises in Afghanistan (podcast / news feature)". SBS News.
  4. ^ "Faiq: Taliban rule drives Afghanistan into one of world's gravest crises". KabulNow.
  5. ^ "Mr. Naseer A. Faiq — SDGs & Afghanistan 2023". UNGA-Conference.org.
  6. ^ "Labels for Use by the United Nations (Protocol / DGACM)" (PDF). United Nations / DGACM.
  7. ^ "Faiq says representing Afghanistan in UN General Assembly". Pajhwok.
  8. ^ "،". AMU TV.
  9. ^ "،". TOLO News.
  10. ^ "Statement by H.E. Mr. Naseer Ahmad FAIQ, 14 October 2024" (PDF). UN eStatements.
  11. ^ "Afghanistan's envoys at UN reject UN proposal, call it 'irresponsible'". AMU TV.
  12. ^ "فراک خبر (Farakhabar) — خبری در مورد افغانستان". TOLO News.
  13. ^ "Interview with Naseer Ahmad Faiq: "I Have Resolutely Defended the People of Afghanistan Over the Past Four Years"". 8am.media.
  14. ^ "Faiq: Taliban rule drives Afghanistan into one of world's gravest crises". KabulNow.
  15. ^ "The lone UN diplomat representing the Afghan people in the Taliban era". The National News.
  16. ^ "Imprisonment of Civilians Against Principles of Human Rights, Says Faiq". Afghanistan International.
  17. ^ "،". TOLO News.
  18. ^ "Embassy closures and Taliban's path to normalization; Afghan refugees' privacy at risk". 8am.media.
  19. ^ "Faiq: UN struggled to resolve conflicts; Afghanistan included". KabulNow.
  20. ^ "،". Afghanistan International.
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