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Guinea GUINEA - H.E. Louncény Condé Credentials: 21.01.2025 Born on July 14, 1963 Married, four children PROFESSIONAL CAREER November 2020 - December 2023: Minister-Counselor, Chargé d’Affaires a.i at the Embassy of Guinea in Canada 2019 - 2020 Counselor at the Embassy of Guinea in Canada 2015 - 2018 Counselor at the Embassy of Guinea in Canada 2013 - 2015 Counselor, Chargé d’Affaires a.i at the Embassy of Guinea in Canada 2013 Deputy Director General for Africa, Asia, and the Middle East 2011 - 2012 Deputy Director for Africa at the Directorate for Africa, Asia, and the Middle East (DAAMO) 2006 - 2011 Head of the West and North Africa Section (SAFON) at DAPC 2002 - 2003 Director General of the Aboubacar Titi Camara School Group and Professor at Yimbaya (CKRY) 1998 - 2002 Professor of Geography, History, and Civic Education in Conakry 1991 - 1998 Professor of Geography, History, French, and Civic Education in Forécariah ADDITIONAL ROLES AND MISSIONS Rapporteur for Francophone countries at the expert meeting on drafting a framework document on conflict prevention in the ECOWAS space, November 2007, in Ouagadougou Member of the Guinean delegation for expert discussions at the China-Africa Forum, October 2008, in Cairo Member of delegations for joint cooperation commissions with: Senegal, Libya, and Côte d'Ivoire Guinea-Bissau in Bissau Angola in Luanda Turkey in Ankara Member of the ministerial delegation to participate in Eximbank in New Delhi, India, in 2013. EDUCATION 1985 – 1987 Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences, Major: Geography, Degree obtained: Diploma of Higher Studies (DES) Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Jamaica JAMAIKA - H.E. Richard Brown Credentials: 21.01.2025 Born on October 4, 1979 Married, one child PROFESSIONAL CAREER Pending Ambassador-Designate to the Italian Republic, the Republic of Türkiye and the Hellenic Republic (Greece), Embassy of Jamaica at Geneva Pending Ambassador/Permanent Representative-Designate to the FAO, IFAD and WFP in Rome, Permanent Mission of Jamaica at Geneva Effective 21 January 2025 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Federal Republic of Austria, Embassy of Jamaica at Geneva Effective 23 January 2025 Ambassador/Permanent Representative to the UN Office and Other Specialized Agencies at Vienna Permanent Mission of Jamaica at Geneva Effective 20-21 January 2025 Ambassador/Permanent Representative to the IAEA, CTBTO and UNIDO based in Vienna Permanent Mission of Jamaica at Geneva Effective 26 March 2024 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Swiss Confederation Permanent Mission of Jamaica at Geneva Effective 8 January 2024 Ambassador/Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office and Other Specialized Agencies at Geneva Permanent Mission of Jamaica at Geneva Effective 10 January 2024 Ambassador/Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organization Permanent Mission of Jamaica at Geneva April – November 2023 Under-Secretary (Acting) Foreign Trade Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT) July 2021 - April 2023 Senior Director Foreign Trade Department, MFAFT February 2020 — June 2021 Director of Research, Services Sector Development, Technical and Capacity-Building Support Foreign Trade Division, MFAFT November 2017 — January 2020 Director, CARICOM Single Market and Sectoral Programmes CARICOM Secretariat, Georgetown, Guyana February 2016 - March 2017 International Trade Specialist/Director of Trade Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries March 2014 — January 2016 and April November 2017 Deputy Director, Bilateral and Regional Trade Foreign Trade Department, MFAFT January 2013 — February 2014 Foreign Service Officer III Foreign Trade Department, MFAFT 2008 – 2013 First Secretary/CounseIIor Permanent Mission of Jamaica to the UN Office and Other Specialized Agencies at Geneva (2003 - 2007) Foreign Service Officer Il Foreign Trade Department, MFAFT EDUCATION 2013 PhD in International Economics (Summa Cum Laude) Graduate Institute for International and Development Studies, Geneva, Switzerland 2006 Post Graduate Certificate in Diplomatic Studies University of Oxford, United Kingdom 2003 MSc. Economics University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, Jamaica 2001 BSc. Economics and Management (double major) University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, Jamaica STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP ROLES 2018-2019 Board Member, Deputy and Interim Chairman of the Board of Directors The CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) Member of the CDF's Finance and Investment Committee 2018-2020 Member of the Board of Trustees of the CARICOM Secretariat Pension Scheme CARICOM Secretariat 2018-2020 Member of the CARICOM Secretariat Joint Disciplinary Complaints Committee CARICOM Secretariat 2016 – 2017 Member of the Board of Directors and the Human Resources and Marketing Sub-Committee Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) 2016 Member of the Board of Directors Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Japan JAPAN - H.E. Kiminori Iwama Credentials: 21.01.2025 Born on January 10, 1963 Married, one daughter PROFESSIONAL CAREER November 2024 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Austria December 2022 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh January 2020 Consul-General of Japan in Düsseldorf July 2018 Chief of Protocol, Ambassador June 2014 Minister, Embassy of Japan in Germany October 2012 Minister, Embassy of Japan in the Kingdom of Thailand July 2009 Chamberlain to H.I.H. the Crown Prince July 2007 Director, Oceania Division, Asian and Oceanian Bureau August 2006 Director, Loan Aid Division, International Cooperation Bureau September 2003 Counselor, Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva October 2002 Secretary to the State Minister for Foreign Affairs September 2002 Senior Coordinator, Management and Coordination Division, Minister’s Secretariat / Economic Cooperation Division April 1986 Joined Ministry of Foreign Affairs EDUCATION March 1986 Graduated from Kyoto University (B. A. in Law) Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Neu Seeland NEUSEELAND - H.E. Andrew Williams Credentials: 21.01.2025 Born on December 21, 1983 Married, two children PROFESSIONAL CAREER December 2024 Ambassador-Designate to Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, and Slovenia, Permanent Representative-Designate to the United Nations in Vienna 2024 Lead Negotiator, Pandemic Preparedness Prevention and Response, Advocate, Co-Agent and Counsel for New Zealand in Ukraine vs Russia at the International Court of Justice 2022 – 2023 New Zealand Chief International Legal Adviser (Acting) 2022 (Feb-April) Special Project Lead - Establishment of NZ sanctions system, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade 2019 – 2022 Manager, Legal Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade 2018 Senior Private Secretary to the Minister of Justice 2017 Principal Adviser, Constitutional and Human Rights, Ministry of Justice 2014 - 2017 Senior Adviser – National Security Policy, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet 2013 Senior Legal Adviser, Legal Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Counsel for New Zealand, Australia vs Japan at the International Court of Justice 2011 - 2013 Deputy Head of Mission, New Zealand Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws (Honours), University of Auckland Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Türkei TÜRKEI - H.E. Gürsel Dönmez Credentials: 21.01.2025 Born on July 1, 1964 Married PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2023 - 2024 Chief Advisor of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye 2018 - 2023 Presidency – Chief Advisor 2015 - 2018 Prime Ministry of the Republic of Türkiye – Head of Foreign Relations, Chief Advisor 2016 - 2016 Yıldırım Beyazıt University – Visiting Scholar (lectures for Ph.D students) 2010 - 2015 Prime Ministry of the Republic of Türkiye, Presidency of Turks Abroad – Vice President 2009 - 2010 Prime Ministry of the Republic of Türkiye – Advisor (on Balkans) 1999 - 2009 Austrian Ministry of Education - Secondary Education & University of Vienna - Academy of Pedagogics (2007-09) – Teacher & Lecturer 1993 - 1998 Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University / Department of Sociology – Research Assistant EDUCATION 1986 Bachelor - Ankara University – Faculty of Political Sciences 1992 Master - Vienna University of Economics (German), 1992 1998 Ph.D - Vienna University of Economics (German), 1998 Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Uruguay URUGUAY - H.E. Ambassador Alejandro Garofali Acosta Credentials: 21.01.2025 Born on July 10, 1968 Married, two children PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2025 Currently H.E. Ambassador Garofali is Ambassador-designated in Vienna, Austria and Resident Representative to UNOV, IAEA, CTBTO and UNIDO Until September 2024 Director for Institutional Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Uruguay Until 2021 Ambassador of Uruguay to the Swiss Confederation and to the Principality of Liechtenstein, as well as Permanent Representative to the Universal Postal Union, based in Bern Formerly Ambassador to Ethiopia and Kenya, Permanent Representative of Uruguay to the African Union, the UN Environment Program-UNEP, UN-Habitat and UNECA, resident in Addis Ababa Entering foreign service in 1997 until being appointed as ambassador in Africa, he has served in various Uruguayan diplomatic positions in the United States of America, Sweden and other Nordic and Baltic countries, as well as having worked at several directorates of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Montevideo (covering functions in economic, political, regional integration, minister´s office, among others areas) EDUCATION/ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES H.E. Ambassador Dr. Garofali holds a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Law and Economics of Sustainable Development (Catholic University of Ávila, Spain) and a Master in Business Administration and Management (Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain) Degree in International Relations (University of the Republic, Uruguay) and has completed diplomatic training at the Foreign Service Academy of Uruguay (Artigas Institute, Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Professor at the ORT University and the Catholic University of Uruguay Associate Researcher on Latin America at Friedrich Alexander Erlangen University Nuremberg (Germany) Chair of Diplomacy in the Digital Era at the European Institute of International Studies (Stockholm) Publications in international academic circles and collaboration in institutions such as T20 (G20 network of academic centers and think tanks) Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Burundi BURUNDI - H.E. Annonciata Sendazirasa Credentials: 21.01.2025 Born on November 17, 1963 Married, 5 children PROFESSIONAL CAREER May 2022 – February 2023 UNDP Central African Republic International Consultant on Social Protection and Administration Reform August 2020 - May 2022 General Director of the Public Health Institution in Burundi August 2015 - August 2020 Vice Governor of the Central Bank (Bank of the Republic of Burundi – BRB) January 2009 - August 2015 Minister of the Public Service, Labor and Social Security January 2009 – October 2011 Member of the Board of Directors of the International Labor Office (ILO) representing Central Africa March 2008 – January 2009 Senior Advisor in charge of Political and Diplomatic Issues in the Senate of Burundi February 2000 – February 2008 Employee at Caritas International Belgium July 1991 – January 1992 C.E.A.L Coordinator (Episcopal Commission for the Apostolate of the Laity) in Burundi (Support for catholic youth action movements, widows and orphans ‘projects) EDUCATION 1992-1993 Master's degree in Sociology at the Catholic University of Louvain (UCL) in Belgium 1986-1991 Degree in History at the University of Burundi LEADERSHIP Commitment to Gender and Youth Education In Belgium Vice-president of the organization “Action of Immigrant Women in Development” in Belgium (2005-2008). In Burundi President of the Nderagakura Association for the education of indigenous young people (Batwa) President of the Rumuri Women's Collective for socio-economic development Active member of WAP-Burundi (Women in Action for Peace) and member of the Women's Network for Peace and Security in Burundi OTHER WORK DONE Publication of my book entitled “Une femme, une histoire”. Le leadership féminin sous les épines” (A woman, a story. Female leadership under the thorns”, Edition Les Trois Colonnes, Paris, France, Sept. 2023 Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Sambia SAMBIA - H.E. Winnie Natala Chibesakunda Credentials: 21.01.2025 Born on March 18, 1962 Married, three boys PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2021 nominated as a Representative of the Macau Gem Exchange in Southern Africa 2016 elected as an expert Consultant for the Belt and Road International Think Tank by the Chinese Belt and Road International Think Tank in Xian August 2015 appointed as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Zambia to the People’s Republic of China with extra accreditation to DPRK (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea), Mongolia, Pakistan and Afghanistan In the Foreign Service, H.E. Chibesakunda served at the Zambian Embassy in Germany as a Second Secretary (Economic and Trade/Tourism section) 2013 appointed as Vice Chairperson of the Zambia @ 50, tasked together with the Chairperson, to spearhead preparations for Zambia’s Jubilee celebrations in 2014 1998 appointed as Commissioner General for Zambia at the Expo 2000 in Hannover, Germany Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Second Secretary to the position of Assistant Director International Organizations and Assistant Director Asia and Pacific. Focus: economic and political diplomacy - 30 years of experience in multidisciplinary engagements with the international community at bilateral, regional and multilateral levels 1995 joined Civil Service in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, vast experience in diplomacy and International relations EDUCATION University of Economics and Science in Karlshost, Berlin, Masters Degree in International Economic Relations and specialized in Foreign Trade Having studied, lived and worked in Germany for over 24 years, Amb Chibesakunda has an excellent command of the German language Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Argentinien ARGENTINIEN - H.E. Gustavo Zlauvinen Credentials: 18.12.2024 Born in 1960 Married, two children PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2023 – 2025 Chairman of the Confidentiality Commission of the Organizations for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) 2023 – present Member of the Board of Directors of the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) 2022 – 2024 President of the Argentine Foreign Service Association (APSEN). Buenos Aires 2022 – 2026 Member of the International Group of Eminent Persons for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons (IGEP) 2020 - 2022 President of the Tenth Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) 2019 Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Deputy Foreign Minister). Buenos Aires 2016 – 2018 Undersecretary for Foreign Policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Buenos Aires 2014 – 2016 Director for International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Buenos Aires AWARDS 2018 Order of the Star of Italy, in the rank of Grand Officer 1995 Order of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria, “Grosses Ehrenzeichen” EDUCATION/ ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES: 1986 – 1988 Graduate of the Argentine Foreign Service Academy. Buenos Aires 1980 – 1984 Graduate degree in International Relations, National University of Rosario 2021 Professor of Management of International Organizations, University of Belgrano (UB). Buenos Aires 1989 – 1990 Professor of Argentine Foreign Policy, Catholic University of Argentina (UCA). Buenos Aires 1988 – 1990 Associate Professor of International Public Law, National University of Buenos Aires (UBA) Fotos: Ronja Klima/HBF und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Armenien ARMENIA - H.E. Andranik Hovhannisyan Credentials: 18.12.2024 Born on April 6, 1976 Married, four children PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2023 – 2024 Member of the Consultative Group of the Human Rights Council 2022 Vice President of the Human Rights Council of the United Nations 2019 - 2024 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the Swiss Confederation (residence in Geneva) 2019 - 2024 Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia to the UN Office and other international organizations in Geneva 2014 - 2019 Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs 2012 - 2014 Deputy Chief of Mission, Counsellor, Embassy of Armenia to the USA, Washington 2010 - 2012 Head of the OSCE Section, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia (MFA RA) 2009 - 2010 First Secretary, Council of Europe Division, MFA RA 2006 - 2009 Second Secretary, Permanent Mission of Armenia to the OSCE, Vienna 2004 - 2006 Third Secretary, Arms Control and International Security Department, MFA RA 2000 - 2004 Attaché, Embassy of Armenia to Syria, Damascus 1999 - 2000 Attaché, Information and Public Affairs Department, MFA RA EDUCATION 2000 Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Boston, USA 1998 - 2001 PhD studies, Faculty of Oriental Studies, Yerevan State University 1996 - 1997 Department of Arabic Language and Literature, University of Cairo, Egypt 1993 – 1998 Department of Arabic Studies, Faculty of Oriental Studies, Yerevan State University Academic degree Ph.D. in history, Yerevan State University Fotos: Ronja Klima/HBF und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Costa Rica COSTA RICA - H.E. Olga Marta Sauma Uribe Credentials: 18.12.2024 Born on June 24, 1969 Not married PROFESSIONAL CAREER August 2017 – September 2024 Executive Director, Business Alliance for Development AED, San José, Costa Rica March 2009 – January 2017 Director of Integrated Sustainability Management at AED, San José, Costa Rica June 2008 – March 2009 Director of Marketing and Communication – Business Alliance for Development AED, San José, Costa Rica 2002 – 2008 General Manager, Sociedad Anónima U.M.A. San José, Costa Rica 1993 – 2002 Sales & Marketing Management, Mar e Moto S.A. San José, Costa Rica 1989 – 1992 Media & Creative Executive, Anuncie S.A. San José, Costa Rica EDUCATION Master’s degree in social Responsibility and Sustainability, National University, San José, Costa Rica Master’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in International Business (Graduate), Universidad FUNDEPOS, San José, Costa Rica Bachelor’s degree in advertising and marketing, Universidad Latina de San José, Costa Rica Fotos: Ronja Klima/HBF und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Frankreich FRANKREICH - H.E. Matthieu Peyraud Credentials: 18.12.2024 Born on May 6, 1974 Married, five children PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2020 - 2024 Director of Cultural, Educational, University and Scientific Diplomacy, Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs 2018 – 2020 Secretary General of the General Inspectorate of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs 2017 Deputy Director of the Cabinet of the Minister of State, Ministry of Ecological Transition and Solidarity 2015 - 2017 Deputy Director for the Americas and the Caribbean, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development 2012 - 2014 Adviser to the Diplomatic Cell, Presidency of the French Republic 2009 - 2012 Chargé de mission to the Director-General for Globalis ation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2005 – 2009 First Secretary in Madrid, French Embassy in Spain 2002 – 2005 Deputy Consul in Chicago, French Embassy in the United States 1999 – 2002 Desk officer in the Sub-Directorate for Central Europe, Ministry of Foreign Affairs EDUCATION 2014 - 2015 Institute for Advanced Studies in National Defence (IHEDN) 1994 - 1997 Graduate School of Business (HEC) 1996 - 1997 Exchange student at the Vienna Business University (WU) Fotos: Ronja Klima/HBF und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Venezuela VENEZUELA - H.E. Claudia Salerno Caldera Credentials: 18.12.2024 Two Daughters PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2015 – 2024 Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the Kingdom of Belgium and Grand Duchy of Luxembourg 2015 -2021 Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the European Union 2009 -2016 Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Change 2014 -2015 Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Economic Cooperation, Venezuela 2012 – 2014 Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for North America, Venezuela 2010 – 2012 Director of International and Multilateral Organisations at the General Directorate for Integration and Multilateral Affairs, MFA, Venezuela 2002 – 2009 Executive Secretary of the Bi-national Technical Commission for the Integral Study of the River Basins between Venezuela and Colombia and National Coordinator for River Basins 2009 – 2010 Director General of International Cooperation, Ministry of Environment of Venezuela EDUCATION 2005 Ph.D. (LL.D.) Doctor of Public International Law, Très Honorable. Directeur Prof. Pierre-Marie DUPUY University Panthéon-Assas, PARIS II 1999 Master of Advanced Studies in Environmental Law (D.E.A.), 1999, Honorable. Directeur Prof. Laurent LUCCHINI University Panthéon-Sorbonne and Panthéon-Assas, PARIS I and PARIS II 1998 University Degree in International Relations Central University of Venezuela, Caracas Fotos: Ronja Klima/HBF und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Vietnam VIETNAM - H.E. Vu Le Thai Hoang Credentials: 18.12.2024 Born on August 12, 1975 Married, two children PROFESSIONAL CAREER November 1998 – April 2008 Lecturer, Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam, Ministry of Foreign Affairs May 2008 – January 2010 Desk Officer, Foreign Policy Planning Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs February 2010 – July 2012 Assistant to Director General, Foreign Policy Planning Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Member of the ASEAN Task Force July 2012 – December 2014 Deputy Director General, Foreign Policy Planning. 2014 Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Deputy Director, Institute for Foreign Policy and Strategic Studies, Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam, Ministry of Foreign Affairs December 2014 – May 2018 Counselor – Minister Counselor, Viet Nam Embassy to the United States July 2018 – February 2019 Deputy Director General, National Secretariat for ASEAN 2020, ASEAN Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs February 2019 – June 2022 Deputy Director General, Americas Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs June 2022 – April 2023 Acting Director, Institute for Foreign Policy and Strategic Studies, Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam, Ministry of Foreign Affairs April 2023 – November 2024 Director, Institute for Foreign Policy and Strategic Studies, Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From November 2024 Designated Ambassador of the S.R. of Viet Nam to the Republic of Austria EDUCATION Bachelor of International Relations, Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam MSc in Strategic Studies in Singapore PhD in International Relations in the United Kingdom Fotos: Ronja Klima/HBF und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Ägypten ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT - H.E. Mohamed Ibrahim Nasr Credentials: 10.09.2024 Born on 4 April 1972 Married, two daughters October 2021- September 2024: Director of Department of Climate, Environment and Sustainable Development January 2019- October 2021: Ambassador of Egypt to Somalia August 2016- January 2019: Office of Deputy Assistant Minister of Environment and Sustainable development August 2012- August 2016: Counselor at mission of Egypt to the UN and other international organizations in Geneva March 2008- August 2012: First Secretary, Office of Deputy Assistant Minister ofEnvironment December 2005 - February 2008: Vice Consul - Consulate General of Egypt, Sydney, Australia January 2004 - December 2005: Desk Officer - Office of Deputy Assistant Minister for South Asian Affairs August 2000 - December 2004: First officer - Egyptian Embassy- Lome, Togo August 1999- August 2000: Desk Officer - Department of Japan and the Koreas Affairs EDUCATION Master degree in International Business Administration (MIBA) from ESLSCA Diploma in Environmental Management from the Graduate Institute of Geneva Diploma in Diplomatie Studies from the Institute of Diplomatie Studies in Cairo. Diploma of environmental studies, AUC, Cairo BSc. Degree in Engineering from Cairo University, 1993 Fotos: Carina Karlovits/HBF & Paul Kulec/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Pakistan ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN - H.E. Mohammad Kamran Akhtar Malik Credentials: 10.09.2024 Born on 4 January, 1969 Married Since 26 June 2024: Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Pakistan to Austria 2022-2024: Additional Secretary Arms Control and Disarmament Policy Planning and Public Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad 2016-2022: Director General Arms Control & Disarmament and Science Diplomacy 2010-2015: Director General, Department of Science and Technology, OIC Jeddah 2005-2010: Director (Disarmament), Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2000-2005: Pakistan’s Alternative Permanent Representative to IAEA (Vienna), UNODC, UNCOPOUS 1995: Joined Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan as a career diplomat – worked in the South Asia Division and Russia desk EDUCATION Masters in Nuclear Physics Fotos: Carina Karlovits/HBF und Paul Kulec/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Moldawien REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA - H.E. Victoria Roșa Credentials: 10.09.2024 Born on 20 April 1983 Married, one child October 2020 – end of August 2024: National Consultant (WPS, gender mainstreaming, gender and humanitarian action), UN Women Moldova April – November 2023: Subject Matter Expert (USAID on the EE/MELDS Moldova Media M Performance Evaluation), Integra Government Services International 2022 – 2023: Senior Associated Expert, Platform for Security and Defence Initiatives, Moldova 2020: Consultant on media literacy & fighting disinformation, Institute for War and Peace Reporting July – November 2019: Security & Defence Adviser of the Prime Minister, Government of the Republic of Moldova 2016 - 2022: Consultant on media literacy & fighting disinformation, strategic communication &media development, Freedom House February 2009 – June 2019: Executive Director, The Foreign Policy Association of Moldova April 2018 – July 2019: Television presenter/anchor, Current affairs & political program “Punctul pe azi”, Romanian National Broadcaster, TVR Moldova August 2008 – December 2013: Program Coordinator, European Institute for Political Studies from Moldova September 2005 – June 2010: Lecturer, Faculty of International Relations, Moldova State University September 2007 – February 2009: Program director, Information and Documentation Centre on NATO - Moldova EDUCATION 2005 - 2006: M.A. International Relations, Moldova State University, Chisinau, Moldova 2001 - 2005: B.A. International Relations, Moldova State University, Chisinau, Moldova Fotos: Carina Karlovits/HBF und Paul Kulec/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Ireland IRELAND - H.E. Barbara Cullinane Credentials: 10.09.2024 Born on 20 February Married, two daughters Since August 2024 Ambassador-Designate of Ireland to Austria, Permanent Representative of Ireland to the International Organisations in Vienna November 2021 – August 2024 Ambassador, Deputy Permanent Representative of Ireland to the European Union, Brussels January 2019 – July 2021 Director of Policy, Cabinet of the Deputy Prime Minister/ Minister for Foreign Affairs, HQ September 2017 – December 2018 Director of Strategy, Governance and Change, HQ September 2012 – August 2017 Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Ireland London September 2009 – August 2012 Director of Thematic Sectors and Special Programmes, Development Cooperation Division, HQ March 2009 – August 2009 European Correspondent, Political Division, HQ February 2007 – February 2009 Deputy Director of Conflict Resolution Unit, Political Division, HQ April 2006 – January 2007 Deputy Director of International Financial Institutions Unit, Ministry of Finance, Dublin January 2003 – August 2003 Deputy Director of Africa Unit, Political Division, HQ July 1999 – December 2002 First Secretary, UN Security Council Team, PMUN New York Second Secretary (Fifth Committee and Peacekeeping), PMUN New York August 1997 – June 1999 Third Secretary, Human Rights Unit, Political Division, HQ EDUCATION 2008: Master of Business Studies UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School (Deans List) 1995: LLB Trinity College Dublin Fotos: Carina Karlovits/HBF und Paul Kulec/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Jordan HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN - H.E. Mohammed Hindawi Credentials: 10.09.2024 Born on 17 November 1978 Married, two daughters Since August 2024 Ambassador of Jordan to Austria Ambassador and Permanent representative of Jordan to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Vienna 15 June 2022–August 2024 Chief of Staff, Office of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan 6 September 2021–August 2024 Director of Negotiations Coordination Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan 2023 Representative of Jordan, UNESCO Executive Board Session 217 August 2017–August 2021 Alternate Permanent Representative of Jordan, UNESCO Representative of Jordan to UNESCO Executive Board Sessions 205, 207, 208. Delegation of Jordan -UNESCO Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Jordan to France Embassy of Jordan - Paris April 2017–August 2017 Chief of Staff - Office of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan August 2016 – April 2017 Deputy Chief of Staff - Office of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan October 2015 – July 2016 Section Head – Humanitarian Affairs, International Organizations Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan Jordan’s Sous-Sherpa, Nuclear Security Summit August 2011 – October 2015 First Secretary, Embassy of Jordan to Austria, Permanent Delegation of Jordan to the UN Office -Vienna Embassy of Jordan – Austria EDUCATION 2000 - 2003 Master, Economics – International Trade, Al-Yarmouk University 1996 – 2000 Bachelor, Applied Mathematics, Jordan University for Sciences and Technology DECORATIONS Grand Cordon of the Order of Independence -Jordan FELLOWSHIPS 2007 – UN Programme of Fellowships on Disarmament Fotos: Carina Karlovits/HBF und Paul Kulec/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Mauretanien ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF MAURITANIA - H.E. Boubacar Kane (non resident) Credentials: 10.09.2024 Born on the first of February 1961 Married, four children From 23 October 2023: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in the Federal Republic of Germany November 2019 - September 2023: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in Spain - Representative of Mauritania to the Union for the Mediterranean (Barcelona) and to the International Olive Council - February 2016 - July 2019: Minister of Health 2014: Head manager of National Institute for viral hepatics diseases program 2012: "Chargé de Mission" at the Ministry of Health 2005: Advisor, Ministry of Health 2000-2005: Director, Hospital Cheikh Zayed, in Nouakchott 1993-2000: Chief of Surgery, National Hospital of Nouakchott 1996 to present: digestive surgeon 1992 to present: Staff Attending, University of Medicine, Nouakchott EDUCATION 1999: Professor of digestive Surgery, University of Tunisia 1992-1999: digestive surgeon specialty 1986-1992: Surgical Residency , University of Tunisia 1979-1986: Doctorate of Medicine Sousse School of Medicine, Tunisia Decoration : - The Order of Isabella the Catholic and the Order of Civil Merit of the Kingdom of Spain. - National Recognition Medal of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania - May 22, 2019 - WHO Director-General Special award Fotos: Carina Karlovits/HBF und Paul Kulec/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Albanien ALBANIA - H.E. Fate Velaj Credentials: 26.06.2024 Born on July 31st, 1963 Married with two children EDUCATION Graduation from the University of applied Arts, Vienna with a degree in "Art and Cultural Management" PROFESSIONAL CAREER Since June 2024: Albanian Ambassador in Austria 2021-2023: Freelance artist and writer 2017-2021: Member of the Albanian Parliament - Secretary of the European Integration Commission - Member and relator of the Foreign Affairs Commission - Member and relator of the Commission of Policies on education, media, youth, sports and culture - Member and relator of the COSAC - Chairman of the parliamentary friendship group to the Austrian Parliament 2013-2017: Diplomatic and cultural advisor of the Albanian Prime Minister (H.E. Mr. Edi Rama) Prime Minister’s Office– Tirana, Albania 2001-2013: CEO “FORUM WELTOFFEN INTERNATIONAL”, Vienna - Austria HONORS AND AWARDS 2019: Vienna, Austria The president of Austria awards the title "Professor" 2014: Cleveland, USA The president of the city council grants the "Resolution of Recognition” award for the contributions as a bridge builder between peoples 2013: Vienna, Austria The president of Austria grants the decoration "Goldenes Ehrenzeichen” - order of merit for special services rendered to the Republic of Austria 2012: Tirana, Albania The Albanian Excellence Committee grants the "Albanian Excellence Award" 2011: Brussels, Belgium The president of the European Parliament awards the decoration "European Citizen" prize for special merits to the European Union 2003: Vienna, Austria The minister of Foreign Affairs grants the decoration "Bundesehrenzeichen" (order of merit) for special services rendered to the Republic of Austria Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Indien INDIA - H.E. Shambhu S. Kumaran Credentials: 26.06.2024 Born on May 18, 1971 Married, one son EDUCATION Bachelors Degree in English Literature from Kerala University MA in International Studies and Master of Philosophy in Diplomatic Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi PROFESSIONAL CAREER 1997-2002: Diplomatic assignments in Frankfurt and Berlin 2002-2004: Deputy Secretary (West Europe Division) handling relations with the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain as well as the Commonwealth 2004-2007: Officer on Special Duty (Press Relations) in the External Publicity Division 2007-2009: Political Counsellor in Kathmandu 2009-2012: Deputy High Commissioner to South Africa 2012-2016: Director (East Asia/China), Joint Secretary (Establishment) and Joint Secretary (Eurasia) in MEA 2016-2019: Joint Secretary (Planning and International Cooperation) at the Ministry of Defence June 2019 to July 2020: Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Morocco 2020-2024: Ambassador of India to the Philippines, Republic of Palau and Federated States of Micronesia Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Spanien SPAIN - H.E. Aurora Mejía Errasquin Credentials: 26.06.2024 Born on July 4, 1960 Married, two children EDUCATION Graduation from the Complutense University of Madrid with a degree in Law PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2021: Head (Secretary General) of the Coordination Office of the Spanish Presidency of the European Union in the cabinet of the President of the Government 2020: Head (Director General) of the Department for Europe in the cabinet of the President of the Government 2018-2020: Director General for Western, Central, and Southeast Europe at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation 2016-2018: Deputy Director General for Security 2015-2016: Ambassador at large for Afghanistan and Pakistan 2012-2015: Ambassador of Spain to Bosnia and Herzegovina 2010-2012: Director General for International Legal Cooperation and Relations with Confessions at the Ministry of Justice 2008-2010: Director General for International Legal Cooperation at the Ministry of Justice 2007-2008: Ambassador at large for the Promotion of Gender Equality Policies 1995-1996 and 2005-2007: Advisor in the International Department of the President's cabinet Posted to the Embassies of Spain in Romania, Denmark, and Brazil, as well as to the Permanent Representation of Spain to NATO Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Suriname SURINAME - H.E. Gilbêrt Antoine van Lierop Credentials: 26.06.2024 Born on December 2nd, 1983 opts for privacy EDUCATION holds a BSc. in Business and Informatics and a MSc. in Strategic Management from the oldest University of Applied Science in Suriname, the Institute for Business Sciences, IBW PROFESSIONAL CAREER March 2024-2025: Chair working group Sustainability OACPS 13 October 2023: Co-Chair of the 70th European Union-OACPS Committee of Ambassadors 1 August 2023-February 2024: Chair/Coordinator of CARIFORUM Group of Ambassadors in Brussels (CGAB), Belgium 7-18 July 2023: Country delegate at the EU-CELAC Summit of heads of Government Brussels, Belgium 1-7 July 2023: Head of Mission for the 43rd session of the FAO Conference Summit, FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy 26 January 2023: Presentation of letters of credentials to the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen 2022: Head of Mission for the 10th Summit of the OACPS Heads of State and Government in Luanda, Angola 2022- ongoing: Country representative at the Board of Governors of the EU-LAC foundation 16 December 2022: Presentation of letters of credentials to the President of the European Council Charles Michel 27 April 2022: Presentation of letters of credentials to the King of Belgium; His Majesty Philippe Léopold Louis Marie 2022-2023: Country representative at the Union for Dutch language (Members: Suriname, Flanders and Netherlands) 2022-2023: Country representative at WTO Geneva (ACP group) 2022-ongoing: Ambassador plenipotentiary and extraordinary of the Republic of Suriname to the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union 2020-ongoing: Board member Airport Management Ltd. 2019-ongoing: Teacher PTC-University of Applied Science (The Polytechnic college) 2021-2022: Member of the Central Election Office Suriname (CHS) 2019-2022: Head Policy Officer Ministry Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation of Suriname 2017-2020: Teacher Elsje Finck Sanichar College COVAB, Suriname 2015-2022: Teacher IBW-University of Applied Science in Suriname 2015-2019: Policy Advisor to the Minister of Transport Communications and Tourism 2010-2017: President FSDF foundation Suriname - non-profit; support for Indigenous and Maroon people in Suriname / Forest Management of 45.000 Acres in Saramacca, Suriname Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Serbien SERBIA - H.E. Marko Blagojević Credentials: 20.02.2024 Born in 1976 Married with three children EDUCATION • Master's degree in Political Science - Environmental Policy specialization at the Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Belgrade • Specialization in "Political Science of Religion" at the Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Belgrade • Diploma studies, degree from the Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Belgrade • Diploma studies, degree from the Faculty of Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Management in Belgrade PROFESSIONAL CAREER October 31, 2023: appointed by the President of the Republic as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to the Republic of Austria July 3 to December 5, 2023: served as the honorary Dean of the diplomatic corps in the Republic of Cyprus February 22, 2017: appointed by the President of the Republic as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to the Republic of Cyprus Since June 22, 2016: Member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia 2014: Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2012-2014: Special Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs 2007-2012: Worked in the private sector in two companies, holding positions as Deputy Director 2004-2007: Head of the Department for Combating Organized Crime, Terrorism, and Money Laundering in the Serbian Customs Administration PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Diplomatic and Consular Examination • Specialized examination for work in governmental bodies • Specialized examination for customs administration personnel (customs examination) • Further specialized courses and training related to counterterrorism, organized crime, and money laundering AWARDS & HONOURS • Awarded in 2022 with the Order of the Great Commander of the Order of Makarios III, bestowed by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Anastasiadis Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Italien ITALY - H.E. Giovanni Pugliese Credentials: 20.02.2024 Born on July 5, 1962 Married with daughters EDUCATION 1986: Graduation from the University of Rome 'La Sapienza' with a degree in Political Science, focused in international politics PROFESSIONAL CAREER January 2024: Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Italy to Austria 2020-2024: Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Italy to Algeria September 2020: Ministry of Foreign Affairs reporting directly to the Director General for Political Affairs and Security 2019: Awarded the title of Commendatore dell'Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana 2019: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Rome - Head of the Press Service and spokesperson of the Minister for Foreign Affairs 2018: Diplomatic Advisor to the Minister for Economic Development and Labour and Social Affairs Rome 2015: Deputy Permanent Representative to the European Union in Brussels - directly responsible for the Councils Energy, Telecommunications, Transport, Competitiveness, Industry, Research, Culture, Education, Youth, Sport, Environment, Climate, Agriculture, Fisheries, Labour, Social Policies January 2011: DCM at the Embassy of Italy in Berlin 2009: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Rome - Director of Disarmament and Non-Proliferation 2006: Permanent Representation to the United Nations in New York, where he coordinated Italian action in the various Commissions of the General Assembly 2002: Permanent Representation to the European Union in Brussels where he followed issues related to the work of the European Parliament, as well as culture, telecommunications and energy, and the European Union's relations with Russia and the former Soviet Republics 1998: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Rome - Office for Multilateral Affairs of the Directorate-General for Political Affairs, with a particular focus on Security Council reform and peacekeeping operations 1994: Permanent Mission of Italy to the International Organizations in Geneva. Negotiations at the World Trade Organization January 1991: First Commercial Secretary in Beijing 1988: Diplomatic service, Directorate General for Political Affairs (NATO Office) Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Äthopien ETHIOPIA - H.E. Tsegab Kebebew Daka Credentials: 20.02.2024 Born on October 18, 1969 Married, two children EDUCATION 1988-1991: B.A. in Political Science, Delhi University, New Delhi, India 1991-1993: M.A. in Political Science, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India 2020-2021: Executive Masters in Development and Governance, CERIS-ULB Diplomatic School of Brussels, Belgium PROFESSIONAL CAREER from February 2024: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia to Austria October 2023-to date: Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Vienna (UNODC/CTBTO/IAEA/UNIDO) June 2023-to date: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia to Switzerland February 2023-to date: Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other International Organizations in Switzerland August 2022-to February 2023: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia to Australia July 2019- August 2021: Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Ethiopia, The Hague, Netherlands February 2017-July 2019: Director General of Asia and Pacific Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia February 2016-February 2017: Coordinator for United Nations Security Council Affairs (UNSC) with the rank of Director General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs August 2015-February 2016: Head of the Foreign Service Training Institute (FSTI), Ministry of Foreign Affairs August 2011-July 2015: Minister Counsellor, Embassy of Ethiopia, Washington DC, USA June 2010-August 2011: Deputy Chief and then Chief of Cabinet at the Minister’s Office June 2007-June 2010: Director of Asia and Oceania Affairs Department, Middle East, Asia and Oceania Affairs Directorate General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs July 2006-May 2007: Coordinator for China-Africa Affairs, Asia, Australasia and Middle East General Directorate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs July 2001-July 2006: Second Secretary, Embassy of Ethiopia, Beijing, China June 1997-July 2001: Second Secretary (China Desk Officer) Asia, Australasia and Middle East General Directorate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs October 1994-June 1997: Third Secretary, Middle East Directorate of Asia, Australasia and Middle East General Directorate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Zypern CYPRUS - H.E. Andreas Ignatiou Credentials: 20.02.2024 Born on May 5, 1964 One daughter 1982 – 1984 Military service at the National Guard of the Republic of Cyprus EDUCATION 1984 – 1985: German language courses, University of Vienna 1985 – 1991: Diploma and Master Degree in Political Sciences, University of Vienna PROFESSIONAL CAREER Service in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus From December 2022: Promoted to the rank of Ambassador From October 2021: Political Director, Bilateral Affairs and FAC Coordination May 2017 – August 2021: Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the Republic of Portugal November 2013 – May 2017: Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Cyprus to the United Nations Office at Geneva, the World Trade Organization and other International Organizations in Switzerland March 2012 – October 2013: Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the Islamic Republic of Iran September 2011 – April 2012: Chargé d’Affaires a.i., Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Romania September 2010 – September 2011: Head of Schengen Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Director August 2006 – August 2010: Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Greece August 2003 – August 2006: Chargé d’Affaires a.i., Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Bulgaria August 2002 – August 2003: Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in China July 2001 – July 2002: Political Division on Multilateral Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs November 1997 – July 2001: Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Austria and Permanent Mission of Cyprus to the OSCE and International Organizations June 1996 – November 1997: Political Division on Multilateral Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus Service in the Ministry of Economy and in the Ministry of Justice and Public Order of the Republic of Cyprus 1994 – 1996: Ministry of Justice and Public Order Administrative Officer 1992 – 1994: Ministry of Economy Administrative Officer PRIVATE SECTOR 1991 – 1992: Parliamentary Assistant of a Member of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Dominikanische Republik DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - H.E. Angela Vigliotta Mella Credentials: 20.02.2024 Born on June 20, 1974 Married, two children EDUCATION · University studies in legal sciences - Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) · Postgraduate degree in international commercial legislation - Université Libre de Bruxelles (Brussels, Belgium) · Master's degree in international politics - The Académie Diplomatique Internationale (Paris, France) PROFESSIONAL CAREER December 2023: joined the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Austria as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Austria and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and International Organizations in Vienna. Concurrent to Hungary, Serbia, the Czech Republic and Slovenia 2017-2023: Coordinator in the areas of cooperation and trade with the European Union, within the framework of the different regional platforms based in Brussels: Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific (ACP), Latin America and the Caribbean (CELAC), Caribbean (Cariforum), Central America (SICA). Director of Financial and Administrative Department of the Embassy; in charge of personnel 2009: Promoted to Minister Counselor, and monitored the relations of the Dominican Republic with the European Union in terms of trade and cooperation. Presidency of the CELAC‐EU technical negotiation team (CELAC presidency of the Dominican Republic) 2005: Promoted to Counselor at the same headquarter and was part of the trade negotiation team for the Cariforum‐EU Economic Partnership Agreement, as well as for the political negotiations for the review of the ACP‐EU Cotonou Agreement. She provided technical support to the presidency of the Dominican Republic of the ACP Group and to the coordination of the Dominican Republic of the Cariforum Group in Brussels. Technical President (alternate) of the ACP Group of bananas and textiles with the European Union 2002: Transferred as First Secretary to the Embassy of the Dominican Republic to the Kingdom of Belgium and Mission to the European Union (concurrent to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Kingdom of the Netherlands) as expert in charge of Trade Negotiations with the European Union to follow up on the implementation of the Cotonou Agreement (ACP ‐ Africa, Caribbean and Pacific/EU ‐ European Union) and the negotiations on access to the European market for bananas and Dominican sugar 1998-2002: First secretary in charge of Economic and Commercial Affairs at the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Paris, France (concurrent to the Kingdom of Morocco and the Principality of Monaco) 1995-1997 o Legal practice o Technical Assitant to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) for the reform and modernization of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic o Specialist, in charge of investment negotiations at the Investment Promotion Office in the Dominican Republic (OPI‐RD) o Representative before the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic for the negotiation of bilateral and regional investment agreements o Professor of Legal Translation (French‐Spanish) and Introduction to Labor and Commercial Law at UNIBE. Professor substitute in Labor Law and Administrative Law at UNIBE o Sworn translator of Spanish, English, French, and Italian Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Kenia KENYA - H.E. Maurice Makoloo Credentials: 20.02.2024 Born on January 9, 1973 Married, three children EDUCATION • Bachelors and Masters degrees in Law from the University of Nairobi • PhD candidate at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa • Certified Leadership Coach (Georgetown University, USA). PROFESSIONAL CAREER • February 20, 2024: Ambassador Plenipotentiary and Extraordinary of the Republic of Kenya to the Republic of Austria • Vice President for the Africa Area Office – Habitat for Humanity International • Regional Director for the Ford Foundation Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Mexico MEXICO - H.E. Jose Antonio Zabalgoitia Credentials: 20.02.2024 Born in Mexico City Opts for privacy EDUCATION He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations from El Colegio de México, a Master’s degree in that same field from the London School of Economics and Political Science; and another Master on National Security from Mexico’s War College. He also did graduate courses on Political Communica-tion and on Peace Research. He has published articles on Mexican and Latin American foreign policy and lectured at Mexico’s main academic institutions. He was awarded the S.H. Bailey Prize in International Relations in 1987. PROFESSIONAL CAREER Since December 2023: serves as Ambassador to Austria, Slovenia and Slovakia, and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Vienna and other international organizations based in this city. He was also Permanent Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the international legal organizations established in The Hague, among them the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice 2019 to 2023: represented Mexico in the Netherlands November 2018: supported negotiations that allowed to update NAFTA into USMCA 2013 to 2017: served as Consul General of Mexico in Miami, FL, when he was designated deputy ambassador to the United States of America He was also Permanent Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the international legal organizations established in The Hague, among them the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice. He has served as Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Foreign Relations, where he was responsible for coordinating the Secretary’s participation in Cabinet meetings and for preparing hearings before Congress. In that position, he conducted the strategic planning process for the foreign policy chapter in the 2006 - 2012 National Development Plan. He was Mexico’s National Coordinator for 28 regional political and economic fora. Among others, he oversaw Mexico’s participation at the Organization of American States and coordinated the design and implementation of the Pacific Alliance on behalf of Mexico. Within the Alliance, he led the working groups dealing with communications and migration issues. He coordinated the Rio Group during Mexico’s tenure as its Pro Tempore Secretariat, in a process that culminated with the creation of CELAC. Overall, he prepared Mexico’s participation at the highest level in 18 regional and hemispheric summits. He also served as Director General for Latin American Affairs, where he conducted bilateral relations with the region. He was appointed Ambassador to Bolivia, and served as Press Counselor at the Embassy in Spain and Minister for Public Affairs at the Embassy in the United States. Previously, was Director of Bilateral Relations with the U.S. and for Canadian Affairs during the negotiation of NAFTA. He joined Mexico’s Foreign Service in 1988, where he reached the rank of Ambassador in 2009. His major fields of expertise are: Latin America, Press and Communication, and Mexico - United States relations. He also combines bilateral and multilateral experience, where he has had important responsibilities regarding Mexico’s participation in regional and global fora and organizations. Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Tunesien TUNISIA - H.E. SamiaIlhem Ammar Credentials: 20.02.2024 Born on March 13, 1963 Marital status: Single EDUCATION 1986: Holder of a Diploma of Advanced Studies (DEA) in “History and Civilization”, from the University of Paris IV-Sorbonne 1986-1988: Internships at UNESCO in Paris 1989-1990-1991: Internships at the French School of Historical Studies in Rome, Palazzo Farnese, Rome 1991-1992 : Internships with the International Organization of La Francophonie in Paris 1994: Integration to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs asConsellor (November 1st, 1994) 1995: Internship at the National Defense Institute in Tunis PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2021-2023: Director General of Economic and Cultural Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Creator of the “IBTIKAR” Program for the development of economic and cultural diplomacy, based on an integrated approach aimed at structuring, harmonizing, pooling and optimizing the efforts as well as the resources of national stakeholders with a view to carrying out concerted and effective promotional actions abroad This programme deals with cross-cutting issues relating to the economic and cultural dimensions of Tunisian diplomacy, in particular through the gradual establishment of a strategic planning and foresight monitoring system. 2015-2020: Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Tunisian Republic to Hungary, since December 2015. Accredited in Slovakia since March 2018 2014-2015: Minister Plenipotentiary, Director of the Study and Research Group on Human Rights, responsible for relations with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Human Rights Council, questions relating to Human Rights within the framework of the United Nations General Assembly and relations with international governmental and non-governmental organizations 2008-2012: Consellor, Tunisian Embassy in Rome,in charge of political and cultural relations with government and parliamentary authorities as well as contacts with the media. Minister Plenipotentiary since 2010 (January 2010) 2007-2008: Consellor, Deputy Director, Directorate for Relations with Member Countries of the European Union (Bilateral), responsible for the ten countries that joined the EU in 2004, notably the countries of Eastern Europe including Hungary 2006-2007: Consellor, Deputy Director, Directorate for Political, Economic Affairs and Cooperation with the European Union, responsible for monitoring the Tunisia/EU Action Plan relating to the Neighborhood Policy 2004-2006: Consellor, Desk officer, Directorate for Relations with the European Union, responsible for monitoring the Tunisia/EU Association Agreement. Member of the negotiating group for the Tunisia/EU action plan relating to neighborhood policy 1999-2003: Consellor, Desk officer, Permanent Mission of Tunisia to the United Nations Office, Specialized Agencies and the World Trade Organization in Geneva, responsible for economic and humanitarian issues 1994-1999: Consellor, Desk officer, General Directorate of International Organizations and Conferences (Multilateral), responsible for the General Assembly and the Security Council of the United Nations. 1995 and 1998: Member of the Tunisian Delegation to the annual sessions of the United Nations General Assembly. 1998-2015: Various missions carried out within the framework of relations with the United Nations and European Institutions. Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Chile CHILE - H.E. Alex Wetzig Credentials: 15.01.2024 Born on February 18, 1963 Married, two children EDUCATION 1981–1985: Catholic University of Valparaiso, Institute of History, Degree in History and Lecturer in History and Geography 1985–1986: Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences, Santiago de Chile Programme, Advanced Diploma in Social Sciences 1992–1993: Diplomatic Academy of Chile, Foreign Service Regular Entry Course 1994–1995: Diplomatic School of Spain, Degree in International Studies (in partnership with University Complutense of Madrid) PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2022–2023: Ambassador, Secretary General for Foreign Policy 2021–2022: Minister Counsellor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Head of Energy, Science and Technology and Innovation Division 2016–2021: Counsellor and Minister Counsellor at the Chilean Mission to UNESCO. Deputy Permanent Representative of Chile to UNESCO 2014–2016: Counsellor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile, Chief of Cabinet of the Director General of International Economic Relations, Deputy Head of the Europe, Africa and Middle East Department of the Directorate of Bilateral Economic Affairs 2011–2014: First Secretary at the Mission of Chile to the European Union, Brussels, Belgium 2010: First Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile, Chief of Unit Peru, Assistant Directorate General for Border Countries and Regional Affairs 2008–2010: First Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile, Chief of Staff of the Director General of International Economic Relations 2003–2008: Second and First Secretary at the Embassy of Chile in Paris, France 2002–2003: Second Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile, Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs 2001: Second Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile, General Directorate of Foreign Policy 1995–2000: Third and Second Secretary at the Embassy of Chile in Prague, Czech Republic Fotos: Ronja Klima und Daniel Trippolt/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Barbados BARBADOS - H.E. Matthew Wilson Credentials: 15.01.2024 Born on December 14, 1975 Married EDUCATION 1992–1994: A levels and Associate Degrees in Law, Economics and History, Barbados Community College, Barbados 1994–1997: BSc. Sociology and Psychology, University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago 1997–1998: Post Graduate in International Relations, Institute of International Relations, University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago 2000–2001: Masters in International Development, University of Bath, UK 2022: MBA Essentials, London School of Economics, UK PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2022– present: Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Barbados to the United Nations, World Trade Organization and other International Organizations in Geneva, Vienna and Rome 2023– present: Ambassador of Barbados to Switzerland 2021–2022: Chief of Special Projects, Partnerships including on Diversity and Inclusion, International Trade Centre 2013–2021: Chief of Staff, International Trade Centre 2011–2013: Senior Adviser to Director General, World Trade Organization 2010–2011: Deputy Aid for Trade Coordinator, World Trade Organization 2002–2009: First Secretary, Permanent Mission of Barbados to the United Nations, Geneva 1998–2002: Foreign Service Officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Barbados Fotos: Ronja Klima und Daniel Trippolt/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Gambien GAMBIA - H.E. Fatou Bom Bensouda Credentials: 15.01.2024 Born on January 31, 1961 Married with children EDUCATION 1983–1987: holds a law degree from the University of IFE in Nigeria and the Nigeria Law School, in Lagos 1991: obtained her Master's degree from the UN/IMO International Maritime Law Institute PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2022–2023: High Commissioner of The Gambia in the United Kingdom 2012–2021: Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) 2004–2012: Deputy Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) 2002–2004: Legal Advisor and Lawyer at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) 2002: General Manager at International Bankfor Commerce Ltd., Banjul 2000–2002: Private legal practitioner at "Ya Sadi Chambers", and "Amie Bensouda and Co.", Banjul 1998–2000: Attorney General and Secretary for Justice, The Gambia 1982–1997: worked from/at: Clerk of Court, Public Prosecutor, State Counsel, Senior State Counsel, Principal State Counsel, Counsel to the Commission of lnquiry into the Financial Activities of Public 1997–1998: Attorney General and Secretary General of the Republic of The Gambia 1993–1997: Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, The Gambia Fotos: Ronja Klima und Daniel Trippolt/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Griechenland GREECE - H.E. Georgios Iliopoulos Credentials: 15.01.2024 Born in 1961 Married, two children EDUCATION 1979: Doukas School 1980–1984: University of Athens, School of Philosophy (BA in Letters and Literature) 1989–1991: National Administration School (Graduate) PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2023: Financial Director General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Athens, Greece 2019–2022: Ambassador of Greece to the P.R. of China and Mongolia 2016–2019: Ambassador of Greece to Bosnia & Herzegovina 2012–2016: Consul General of Greece in New York, USA 2008–2011: Director, IT and Communications Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Athens, Greece 2004–2008: Deputy Head of Mission, First Counsellor, Embassy of Greece, Copenhagen, Denmark 2002–2004: Office of the Director General for Political Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Athens, Greece 1998–2002: Consul of Greece in Cape Town, South Africa 1998: Head of the Mission establishing the Consulate General of Greece in Korçe, Albania 1994–997: Deputy Head of Mission, First Secretary, Embassy of Greece, Helsinki, Finland 1993–1994: UN Department/ Disarmament Unit, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Athens, Greece 1992: Consul, Consulate General of Greece, Frankfurt/M, Germany Third Secretary, Embassy of Greece, Copenhagen, Denmark 1991–1992: Attaché, Department of Indian Subcontinent, Asia, Oceania and the Pacific, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Athens, Greece Fotos: Ronja Klima und Daniel Trippolt/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Malawi MALAWI - H.E. Caroline Cyrenia Sakina Bwanali-Mussa Credentials: 15.01.2024 Born on September 30, 1969 Married EDUCATION 1989: General Certificate of Education 1991: Diploma - Arabic Language and Islamic Studies from African Islamic University in Sudan 1994: Bachelor of Education (Honours) - English language from University of Gezira in Sudan 2000: Master of Arts in English Language Teaching from Gazi University in Turkey PROFESSIONAL CAREER December 2022 to date: Ambassador of the Republic of Malawi to Switzerland and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Malawi to the United Nations and other international organisations From April 7, 2022: served as a lecturer at Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) August 27, 2015 – April 6, 2022: served as Malawi’s Ambassador, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, to Egypt and other accredited countries July 1st, 2011 – August 31st, 2013: worked as Dean of the Faculty of Education and Media Studies at The Malawi Polytechnic – University of Malawi 2004–2008: worked as the Head of the Language & Communication Department From 2001 to March 13, 2015: served as a Lecturer in the department of Language & Communication 1997–2000: worked with State College for Foreign Languages in Ankara in Turkey 1997–1998: worked as an English Language teacher for Muradiye College in Ankara, Turkey 1996–1997: joined Society for the International Student Foundation and worked as an English teacher 1994–1995: served as a teacher at Gezira Girls High School in WadiMedani province in Sudan 1991: worked at Mulanje Islamic Centre on part time basis as a primary school teacher Fotos: Ronja Klima und Daniel Trippolt/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Qatar QATAR - H.E. Jassim Yaaqob Y. A. Al-Hamadi Credentials: 15.01.2024 Born on August 26, 1982 Married, five children EDUCATION 2004: Bachelor’s degree in Law from Yarmouk University in 2004 PROFESSIONAL CAREER March 23, 2016 – November 30, 2023: Minister Plenipotentiary and Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary May 2023, Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs August 16, 2015 – March 22, 2016: Political Expert, Office of the Assistant of the Minister for International, Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar June 22, 2010 – June 1st, 2015: First Secretary and Consul at the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Sarajevo November 1st, 2005 – June 21, 2010: Legal researcher at the Legal Affairs Department of the Ministry Fotos: Ronja Klima und Daniel Trippolt/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Republik Kongo REPUBLIC OF CONGO - H.E. Edith Antoinette Itoua Credentials: 15.01.2024 Born on July 20, 1964 Single, one child EDUCATION 1985–1991: Diploma of Advanced Studies in philology- Russian language in St Petersburg, Russia Baccalaureate A Language English, Russian, in Brazzaville, in the Republic of Congo 1995–1997: Double Degree Degree in Foreign languages and civilization, in English, (in Paris) DEA in Foreign language and civilization, in Russian, (in Paris) 2006–2007: Master of Arts in Diplomacy PROFESSIONAL CAREER Since 2016: Presidency of the Republic of Congo - High Administration Advisor to the President of the Republic of Congo Head of the Department of social protection, Professional Organisation and Social dialogue 2013–2016: Presidency of the Republic of Congo. High Administration Advisor to the President of the Republic of Congo Head of the Department of Congolese abroad 1998–2013: Personal Assistant of the Ambassador at the Embassy of the Republic of Congo in Paris 1994–1996: Private English and Russian tutoring in France, Private Russian - French Translation Fotos: Ronja Klima und Daniel Trippolt/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Cabo Verde CABO VERDE - H.E. Clara Manuela da Luz Delgado Jesus Credentials: 15.01.2024 Opts for privacy Married, two children EDUCATION Master Degree in International Economic Relations, State University of Kiev, Ukraine Ukraine National Economic Relations, State University of Kiev, Ukraine PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2021: Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Cabo Verde to the UN (since January 2021) and WTO (since February 2021) 2016-2020: Ambassador, Diplomatic Adviser to H.E. The President of the Republic of Cabo Verde Current Co-chair at IWG on Trade and Gender - WTO 2015-2016: Minister Plenipotentiary, Directorate General for Global Affairs 2009-2015: Chargé d'Affaires and Chief of Mission Luxembourg 2006-2009: Counsellor, Directorate General for Foreign Policy 2001-2005: Chargé d’Affaires a.i. in London 1st Secretary at The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Cabo Verde to Brussels, EU and ACP 1999-2001: Consul General in Rotterdam, The Netherlands 1998-1999: Diplomatic Adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs 1997-1998: Diplomatic Adviser to the Secretary of State Fotos: Ronja Klima und Daniel Trippolt/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Bangladesch BANGLADESH - H.E. Asad Alam Siam Credentials: 21.11.2023 Born on December 12, 1969 Married, one daughter EDUCATION 1995: Bachelor of Architecture with first class from Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology 2003: MBA with distinction, Maastricht School of Management, the Netherlands PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2022 – 2023: Inspector General of Missions, MoFA, Dhaka 2021 – 2022: Rector, Foreign Service Academy, Dhaka 2018 – 2021: Ambassador, Bangladesh Embassy, Manila, the Philippines 2014 – 2017: Chief of Protocol 2013 – 2014: Director General, Europe Wing 2011 – 2013: Consul General, Bangladesh Consulate General, Milan, Italy 2008 – 2011: Assistant High Commissioner, Bangladesh Assistant High Commission, Manchester, UK 2006 – 2007: Director, Foreign Minister’s Office 2005 – 2006: Director, Foreign Secretary’s Office 2002 – 2005: Counsellor, Bangladesh Embassy, Bangkok, Thailand 1999 – 2002: First Secretary, Bangladesh Embassy, Jakarta, Indonesia 1995 – 1999: Assistant Secretary at the Ministry 1995: Joined Bangladesh Foreign Service Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Daniel Trippolt/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Finnland FINLAND - H.E. Nina Vaskunlahti Credentials: 21.11.2023 Born in 1959 Married EDUCATION 1983 Master's Degree in Political Sciences, University of Turku PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2019-2023: Under-Secretary of State for International Trade 2016-2019: Ambassador of Finland to India and Bangladesh 2012-2016: Ambassador of Finland to Turkey 2008-2012: Director General of the Department for Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia 2004-2008: Deputy Permanent Representative, Finnish Permanent Representation to the European Union 1984: Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland – served in various functions at Finland’s bilateral missions to Mexico, Australia and the Russian Federation. She was also seconded to the Office of the High Representative to Bosnia and Herzegovina and to the Commission of the European Union. Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Daniel Trippolt/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Saudi Arabien SAUDI ARABIA - H.E. Abdullah Bin Khalid Tawlah Credentials: 21.11.2023 Married, 5 children EDUCATION B.Sc. – Applied Chemical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran KSA Master of Public Administration – International Relations, Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey USA Doctor of Business Administration - International Relations Management, International American University, Los Angeles USA PROFESSIONAL CAREER Elected to Head several subcommittees to the United Nations Representing the Kingdom in high-level meetings (in the attendance of prime ministers/with the participation of prime ministers of countries) Representing the Kingdom as the Head of Saudi Delegation in numerous international conferences, seminars and forums Representative of the Kingdom in the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) Senior negotiator for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Lead negotiator of the Kingdom at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Government representative of the Kingdom in the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Representative of the Kingdom in the negotiations of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Senior negotiator of the Saudi delegation in the United Nations Agreement on Sustainable Development Goals Senior advisor in the field of energy, environment and sustainable development Engineering Consultant, Environment Protection Department (EPD), Saudi Aramco Professor of practice at Prince Saud Al Faisal Institute of Diplomatic Studies Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Daniel Trippolt/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Sri Lanka SRI LANKA - H.E. M.R.K. Lenagala Credentials: 21.11.2023 EDUCATION He holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Masters of International Relations degree from the University of Colombo. He is an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka. PROFESSIONAL CAREER A career diplomat, M R K Lenagala joined Sri Lanka Foreign Service in 1998. His first overseas assignment was to the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in New York. He has also served as Deputy High Commissioner at Sri Lanka High Commissions in London (2010) and in New Delhi (2014). At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo he has held several positions at the Political Affairs West and the UN & Human Rights Divisions, the latter of which he headed twice as the Director General. He has also served at the Bureau of the Minister of Foreign Affairs as Personal Assistant to four consecutive Ministers of Foreign Affairs and once at the Bureau of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. He was Additional Secretary (Multilateral Affairs) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo prior to this appointment. Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Daniel Trippolt/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Israel ISRAEL - H.E. David Roet Credentials: 21.11.2023 Born on August 13, 1963 Married EDUCATION He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Business Administration, as well as a Master's degree in Economics and Business Administration from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and is a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education programme. PROFESSIONAL CAREER Previously, he served as Deputy Director General and head of the North America Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel for over four years. 2018: Head of the North American Bureau 2013-2017: Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative at Israel's Mission to the United Nations in New York 2010-2013: responsible for the Bureau for Personnel Training in the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2004-2010: position of Director of the US Consulate Department in the North American Affairs Division 1999-2004: Deputy Consul General at Israel's Consulate General to the Midwest in Chicago 1996-1999: Political Counselor in the South East Asia Division 1992-1996: First Secretary for Political and Economic Affairs in Seoul, Korea Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Daniel Trippolt/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Uganda UGANDA - H.E. Stephan Mubiru Credentials: 21.11.2023 Born on August 18, 1965 Married, six children EDUCATION 1981 - 1984: Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), Budini Secondary school 1986: Hides and Leather Science Certificate, Veterinary Training institute, Entebbe, Uganda 1987-1988: Veterinary Assistant Certificate, Veterinary Training institute, Entebbe, Uganda 1992: Diploma in Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Training Institute, Entebbe, Uganda 2000: Diploma in Dairy Husbandry and Milk Production, Oenkerk Dairy Practical Training Centre, Netherlands 2001-2002: Diploma in Vocational Education (BTVET), Kyambogo University, Uganda 2002 - 2005: Bachelor of Science, Animal Health and Production, Busoga University PROFESSIONAL CAREER August 2022 to 2023: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Uganda to Germany 2017 - 2021: Ambassador of The Republic of Uganda to Turkey 2012 - 2017: Ambassador of The Republic of Uganda to Malaysia 2007 - 2012: Member - Busoga University Council 2007 - 2011: District Chairperson, Kamuli District 2003 - 2007: Member of the Executive Council (Secretary for Mobilisation) for Eastern and Southern Africa Small Scale Farmers Forum (ESAFF) 2002 - 2007: Chairman, Uganda Small Scale Farmers' Forum 1998 - 2005: Speaker, Kamuli District Council 1997 - Present: Coordinator - Namwendwa Dairy Farmers' Association 1994 - 1997: Assistant Farm Manager - Kasolwe Livestock Farm (Ministry of Animal Industry and Fisheries) 1993 - 1994: Animal Husbandry Officer - Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries 1989 - 1991: Veterinary Assistant - Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Daniel Trippolt/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Tanzanien TANSANIA - H.E. Naimi Sweetie Hamza Aziz Credentials: 21.11.2023 Born on January 12, 1966 Single, one child EDUCATION 1986: Graduation from the Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University, New Delhi, lndia with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree in Political Science 1997: Master of Arts Degree in Foreign Affairs and Trade which she attained from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2021 to August 2023: Director of the Africa Department in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation August 2013 to March 2020: Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. Ambassador Aziz was also accredited non resident Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti and the Republic of Yemen. From May 2012 to July 2013: Director in the Department of Regional Cooperation in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (as it was then called). From June 2010 to May 2012: Assistant Director, Southern and East Asia Section in the Asia and Australasia Department and from July 2006 to September 2007, as Head of Section, in the Middle East Department. As First Secretary, she was stationed at the Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania to the Kingdom of Belgium, The Kingdom of the Netherlands, The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and Mission to the European Union. She was also responsible for African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Affairs. April 2000 to June 2006: served in Belgium and in the course of her tour of duty, was promoted to various positions until reaching the rank of First Counselor 2007 to 2010: was appointed Personal Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry. She was also appointed the first Secretary of the Workers' Council, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, a position she served from 2007 to 2008. Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Daniel Trippolt/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Usbekistan UZBEKISTAN - H.E. Bakhtiyor Ibragimov Credentials: 21.11.2023 Born on May 2, 1966 EDUCATION Tashkent State University of Economics PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2017-2023: Permanent Representative of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the United Nations 2011-2017: Political Counselor – Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the Republic of Korea 2009-2011: Director of the Americas Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan 2004-2009: Political Counselor – Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the USA 2003-2004: Director of the Americas Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan 2002-2003: First secretary, Head of the Division of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan 1998-2000: First Secretary of the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the Republic of Korea 1995-1998: Second secretary of the Americas Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan 1993-1995: Third Secretary of the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the USA 1992-1993: Third secretary of the Department of Economic and Cultural Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan 1991-1992: Researcher at Indiana State University (USA) 1989-1991: Researcher, post graduate student at the Institute for the Study of the Labor Force of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Daniel Trippolt/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Bosnien und Herzegowina BOSNIA-HERCEGOVINA - H.E. Siniša Bencun Credentials: 28.09.2023 Born on July 15, 1978 Married, two children EDUCATION 2008: Post-graduate course on good governance and e-Government, JICA, Japan 2012: Master of International Relations, University of Belgrade, Serbia 2013: PhD Candidate, University of Belgrade, Serbia PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2019-2023: Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina to UN, OSCE and Other International Organizations in Vienna 2016-2019: Senior Democratization Officer, MFA Secondee to OSCE Mission in Kosovo 2013-2016: Election Expert, Public Policy and Anticorruption Consultant in several SEE, Eastern Europe and Central Asian Countries 2007-2013: Project Manager on different civil society projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina and SEE supported by EU, USAID and other agencies 2001-2007: Civil society activist Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF und Paul Kulec/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Kolumbien COLOMBIA - H.E. Laura Gil Savastano Credentials: 28.09.2023 Born on January 14, 1966 Married, one child An internationalist committed to the defense of human rights and the mainstreaming of the gender approach, with national and international experience in peacekeeping, peacebuilding and democracy promotion, dedicated to the internationalization of Colombia through public service, consultancy and opinion pieces in both traditional and alternative media. EDUCATION French International School, Bethesda, MD Received French Scientific Baccalaureate (Section C) 1988: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Studied mathematics. Funded by the Exxon-Luce Scholarship for Students of Mathematics and Liberal Arts (1988) St. John's College, Santa Fe, NM Graduated May 1989 with B.A. in the Liberal Arts, Great Books Program The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Medford, MA Organization of American States Fellow. Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy. Field of Concentration: International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law PROFESSIONAL CAREER Viceminister of Multilateral Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Colombia Responsible for formulating, coordinating, and implementing all Colombian positions before international organizations and other multilateral fora. In charge of formulating the country’s feminist foreign policy and drafting the first national action plan for UN Security Council Resolution 1325. 2021 - 2014: Director at Diálogos y Estrategias 2019 – 2015: Consultant Services at Iniciativa de Mujeres por la Paz - Women’s Initiative for Peace 2017: Consultant Services for the Unit for the Reparation of the Victims of Armed Conflict 2017 – 2014: Senior Advisor to the Minister in charge of social dialogue and human rights, Ministry of the Interior 2016: Researcher at the Department of National Planning Project manager at the Instituto Distrital de Artes- Bogotá Gender Advisor at “Narrar para Vivir” 2014 – 2011: Advisor on Human Rights Issues at the Mining and Energy Committee on Security and Human Rights Coordinator and spokeperson at the alliance “Colombia sin Heridas” 2014: Advisor to the President of the Congress of Colombia on human rights and victim’s issues 2014 – 2001: Consultant and political analyst to Eurasia Group 2012 – 2003: Member of the teaching body and director of courses in Latin America and the United States at Lester Pearson Peacekeeping Centre, Canada Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF und Paul Kulec/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Deutschland GERMANY - H.E. Vito Cecere Credentials: 28.09.2023 Born in 1967 Married, two children EDUCATION 1988-1995: Magister Degree course in history, political science, philosophy and German philology at the University of Hannover 1992 – 1993: Study period at the Università degli Studi di Bologna 1991 – 1995: Scholarship holder of the Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation PROFESSONAL CAREER 2019 – 2023: Director for Academic Relations, Education and Research Policy 2014 – 2019: Chief Information Officer, CIO 2011 – 2014: Head of Division on Information and Communication, Germany’s image abroad 2010 – 2011: Head of Division on Culture and Media Relations with Europe, North America, Turkey, Russia, Caucasus, Central Asia 2010: Head of the Cultural Department at the German Embassy, Rome 2010: Political Advisor at the Department for Culture and Communication 2007 – 2009: Head of Division in the Coordination Staff 2005 – 2007: Head of Division of the Policy Planning Staff at the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs 2004 – 2005: Head of the Planning Group at the group chairman’s office at SPD parliamentary group in the German Bundestag 2003 – 2004: Head of Public Affairs, Group Representation Office Berlin at Vodafone D2 GmbH 2002 – 2003: Head of Office of the Federal Secretary at SPD Party Executive (Berlin) 2000 – 2002: Desk Officer at the Policy Planning Staff at SPD Party Executive (Berlin) 1999 – 2000: Desk Officer for speeches and public affairs, Minister of State Dr Michael Naumann, Federal Chancellery 1997 – 1999: Research Associate and Desk Officer at SPD Party Executive (Bonn) MEHR ANZEIGEN
Ungarn HUNGARY - H.E. Edit Szilágyiné Bátorfi Credentials: 28.09.2023 Born on October 15, 1964 Widowed, two daughters EDUCATION 1987: Economist - Degree at the University of Economics, Prague EU financial studies, Institute for Public Administration, Budapest Public administration, advanced level, Budapest PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2022: Head of Department for Western and Southern Europe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Budapest 2021: Head of the Department for Northern Europe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Budapest 2020: Executive Director International Visegrad Fund, Bratislava 2015: Ambassador of Hungary to the Republic of Slovenia, Ljubljana 2010: Deputy Head of the Department for Central Europe, National Coordinator for V4 and CEI Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Budapest 2006: Head of Department for International Economic Relations Ministry of Economy and Transport, Budapest 2001: First Secretary Embassy of the Republic of Hungary, Berlin 1995: Senior Counsellor Ministry of Industry and Trade, Budapest, Department for Germany and Austria 1990: Commercial Secretary Embassy of the Republic of Hungary, Prague 1987: Joined to the Ministry of Foreign Trade, Budapest Department of Central European Countries Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF und Paul Kulec/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Slowakei SLOVAKIA - H.E. Jozef Polakovič Credentials: 28.09.2023 Born on August 26, 1979 Married, two children EDUCATION PhD. degree in International Relations Master’s degrees in International Relations and European Law PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2020-2023: Chief of Staff to Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic 2017-2020: Deputy Head of Mission and Chargé d'affaires a.i., Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Washington D.C. 2014-2017: Head of Department for Interinstitutional Relations and General Affairs, Permanent Representation of the Slovak Republic to the European Union in Brussels 2012-2014: Deputy Head of Department for Analysis and Planning, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic 2007-2012: Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Berlin 2005-2007: Department of EU Policies, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF und Paul Kulec/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Kazachstan KAZAKHSTAN - H.E. Mukhtar Tileuberdi Credentials: 28.09.2023 Born on June 30, 1968 Married, three children EDUCATION 1990: Kazakh State University after name of S.M. Kirov PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2021 – 2023: Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan 2019 – 2021: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan 2016 – 2019: First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan 2015 – 2016: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Rhodes and Malta concurrently 2009 – 2016 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Principality of Liechtenstein, Vatican concurrently 2009 – 2016: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Swiss Confederation, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the UN Office and other International Organizations in Geneva (Switzerland) 2005 – 2009: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, the Republic of the Philippines concurrently 2004 – 2009: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Malaysia 2003 – 2004: Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan 2001 – 2003: Counsellor of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Israel 2000 – 2001: Counsellor of the State Secretary of the Republic of Kazakhstan 1999 – 2000: First Secretary, Head of the Division of the Asia and Africa Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan 1996 – 1999: Third Secretary, Second Secretary of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Korea 1994 – 1996: Third Secretary of the Asia States Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan 1993 – 1994: Attache of the Asia States Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan 1990 – 1993: Junior member of research staff, Assistant of the Kazakh State University Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF und Paul Kulec/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Island ICELAND - H.E. Helga Hauksdóttir Credentials: 28.09.2023 Born on February 18, 1969 Married, one child EDUCATION 1988 – 1994: University of Iceland, Faculty of Law, Reykjavík, Iceland Cand. Jur. July 2008: Rhodes Academy on Oceans Law and Policy, Course on Oceans and the Law of the Sea 2011-2013: Alliance Francaise, Diplôme d´Études en Langue Française DELF A2 (completed in May 2012) DELF B1 (completed in December 2013) 2015: Starfsmennt (The Educational Training Center for Public Employees) Course on Icelandic Standards (IST) for equal pay PROFESSIONAL CAREER 1994 - 1998: Office of the District Commissioner in the Vestman Islands, Iceland 19 July 1994 – 30 April 1998: Deputy 1 May – 30 June 1998: Acting District Commissioner 1 July 1998 – to date: Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Reykjavík 1998-2001: First Secretary, Defence Department (legal adviser) 2001-2002: First Secretary, Office of the Legal Adviser 2002-2005: Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the United Nations, New York (portfolio included 2nd, 3rd and 6th committees, oceans and the law of the sea) 2005-2007: Counsellor, Embassy of Iceland, Stockholm, Sweden 1 August 2007 – 14 September 2009: Counsellor, Department for International Affairs, MFA, Reykjavík, Iceland, from (portfolio included coordination of UN issues, climate change, oceans and fisheries, and legal questions, mostly in regard to domestic law) 15 September 2009-31 July 2016: Director, Human Resources, MFA, Reykjavík, Iceland 1 January 2016: Appointed Ambassador 1 August 2016-31 July 2019: Director General, Directorate for Legal and Executive Affairs 2017-18: President of the 27th Meeting of States Parties to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea August 2019-December 2022: Ambassador, Embassy of Iceland, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1 August 2019 (also accredited to Australia and Turkey, accredited to Romania and Bulgaria from August 2019-December 2022) OTHER 2013 – 2018: Chairman for and member of advisory boards for appointments of Directors General in Ministries of the Government of Iceland 2023: Awarded Order of the Dannebrog by H.M. The Queen of Denmark Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF und Paul Kulec/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Holland NETHERLANDS - H.E. Peter Potman Credentials: 28.09.2023 Born on May 31, 1964 Married, two children EDUCATION 1988: University of Amsterdam, Master’s Degree European Studies PROFESSIONAL CAREER August 2019 – July 2023: Deputy Director General Foreign Economic Relations September 2014 – August 2019: Director Asia and Oceania Department August 2011 – August 2014: Consul General, Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Shanghai August 2008 – August 2011: Deputy Director, Western Hemisphere Affairs Department June 2004 – July 2008: Political Counsellor, Royal Netherlands Embassy in Washington DC January 2000 – June 2004: Deputy head of division, Security Policy Department August 1997 – January 2000: Deputy head of division, United Nations Department August 1994 – August 1997: Second Secretary, Netherlands delegation to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva January 1992 – August 1994: Policy officer, Asian and Pacific Affairs Department August 1989 – January 1992: Third Secretary, Royal Netherlands Embassy in Beijing Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF und Paul Kulec/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Australien AUSTRALIA - H.E. Ian David Graing Biggs Credentials: 20.06.2023 Born on November 11, 1963 Married, two children EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts (Hons), University of Sydney Master of Arts (International Relations), Australian National University, Canberra PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2022–23: Ambassador for Arms Control and Counter-Proliferation 2021: Deputy High Commissioner to India, New Dehli 2020–2021: Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan 2016–2019: Australian Ambassador to Iran, Tehran 2015–2016: A/g First Assistant Secretary, International Security Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 2011–2014: Australian Ambassador to Turkey, Ankara, with non-resident accreditation to Azerbaijan and Georgia 2010: Chargé d’Affaires, Australian Embassy, Baghdad 2008–10: Head of Secretariat, International Commission on Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament 2008: Chairman, Australia Group, Paris 2005–08: Australian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, with non-resident accreditation to Bahrain, Oman and Yemen 2002–04: Special Assistant to the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna 1998–2001: Deputy Head of Mission, Vienna 1996–1998: Executive Director, Treaties Secretariat, Canberra 1992–1994: Counsellor, Damascus 1988–1991: Second Secretary, Riyadh 1986–1988: Third Secretary, Cairo Fotos: Lechner und Kulec / HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Algerien ALGERIA - H.E. Larbi Latroch Credentials: 20.06.2023 Married and father of four children 2022-present: Advisor to the Presidency of the Republic 2020-2021: Director General of Protocol, Foreign Ministry 2014-2020: Ambassador to Angola, Sao Tome and Principe with residence in Luanda, Angola 2009-2014: Director of Human Resources, Foreign Ministry 2004-2009: General Consul in Istanbul, Türkiye 2003-2004: Deputy Director of Sustainable Development, General Directorate of Multilateral Relations, Foreign Ministry 1999-2003: Minister Counsellor, Embassy in Berlin, Germany 1995-1999: Deputy Director of Communication, Deputy Spokesperson, Foreign Ministry 1994-1995: Head of Office of sub-regional Organizations, General Directorate Africa, Foreign Ministry 1990-1994: Counsellor, Embassy in Maputo, Mozambique 1986-1990: Secretary, General Directorate Europe, Foreign Ministry Fotos: Lechner und Kulec / HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Angola ANGOLA - H.E. Isabel de Jesus da Costa Godinho Credentials: 20.06.2023 Born on September 17, 1962 Divorced, two adult children EDUCATION 1981: Curso médio (Medium Education Course, 9th to 12th Grade) in Business Management and Administration at the Instituto Karl Marx (Karl Marx Institute), Luanda 1988: Bachelor’s Degree in Economics at the Universidade Agostinho Neto (Agostinho Neto University), Luanda 2000: Master's Degree in International Relations at the Instituto Superior de Ciências Sociais e Políticas da Universidade Técnica de Lisboa (Higher Institute of Social and Political Sciences of the Technical University of Lisbon) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Since September 2019: Serving at the Consulate General of Angola in Porto as Consul General 2011-2019: Minister Counsellor at the Embassy of Angola in Portugal 2010-2011: Director of the CPLP Support Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was promoted to Ambassador in January 2011 2003-2010: Minister Counsellor in the Permanent Mission of Angola to the United Nations in New York 1989-2002: 2nd Secretary to Councillor in Luanda Since 1989: an official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1987-1989: worked in the then Office of the Minister of State for the Productive Sphere as an economist, focusing on the area of industry 1981-1986: worked at Diamang (Angolan Diamond Company) as an accountant FURTHER TRAININGS (excerpt) • Participated, as a guest, in the 2021 and 2022 editions of FIN Portugal, organised by the Portugal-China Young Entrepreneurs Association • Participated in the 1st Internationalisation of Companies Meeting, Bragança, Portugal - October 2021 • Gave a lecture on "The role of Angolan Women as Players in the Country's Development", at a conference entitled "Angola 40 years after Independence: training, development and cooperation" held under the auspice of UCLLA and Welwitschia Association, in Lisbon - November 2016 • Conference entitled "Women in Diplomacy", by the Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal and the Instituto Superior de Ciências Sociais e Política (Higher Institute of Social and Political Sciences), in Lisbon - October 2016 • CPLP Diplomatic Seminar: "The CPLP: origins, mission and future", in Lisbon • Training session entitled "Public Diplomacy and Media Relations: the Diplomat as a Spokesperson", by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the auxiliary Bodies of the President of the Republic, in Lisbon - November 2015 Fotos: Lechner und Kulec / HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Namibien NAMIBIA - H.E. Vasco Mushe Samupofu Credentials: 20.06.2023 Born on May 4, 1967 EDUCATION 1988–1990: BA Degree (Politics) University of Namibia Feb–Dec 1995: Diploma in Diplomatic Practice Indian Institute of Foreign Service (IIFS) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE June 2023 – currently: Ambassador / Permanent Representative of the Republic of Namibia to the Federal Republic of Austria January 2019 – 30 April 2023: Counsellor/Deputy Head of Mission, High Commission of the Republic of Namibia in Pretoria, South Africa May 2016 – December 2018: Deputy Director - Head of Regional Organizations, Department of Multilateral Affairs, Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation August 2012 – May 2016: Counsellor, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Namibia to the United Nations (UN) in charge of the United Nations General Assembly 2nd Committee July 2011 – July 2012: Chief Foreign Relations Officer, Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation June 2007 – May 2011: First Secretary – Embassy of the Republic of Namibia, Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt October 1999 - November 2003: First Secretary, Embassy of the Republic of Namibia to Washington, DC, United States of America October 1991: Joined the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation February 1991: Senior Taxation Officer, Ministry of Finance, Republic of Namibia (Individual and Business Tax Assessments) SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS October 2017 – March 2019: Namibia’s Representative in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Oversight Committee (OC) to the Kingdom of Lesotho July 2018: Harmonized Election in Zimbabwe July 2017: Member of the SADC Electoral Observation Mission - National Assembly Election in the Kingdom of Lesotho August 2017: Member of the SADC Electoral Observation Mission General Election: Angola September 2016: Member of the SADC Electoral Observation Mission - National Assembly Election in the Seychelles Fotos: Lechner und Kulec / HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Philippinien THE PHILIPPINES - H.E. Evangelina Lourdes A. Bernas Credentials: 20.06.2023 Born in 1971 Married, one son EDUCATION 1988: High School Diploma, Assumption High School, Makati City, Philippines 1992: A.B. Management Economics, Ateneo de Manila, Quezon City, Philippines 1997: Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS), Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., USA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE December 2018 - 30June 2022: Chair, Board of Trustees, National Museum of the Philippines,Manila, Philippines March 2019 - June 2023: University Admissions Counselor, Chinese International School Manila (CISM), Taguig City, Philippines October 2007 - June 2012: Head of Policy, Coral Triangle Initiative, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Bali, Indonesia October 1998 - 2007: Director for Strategic Development, Foundation for Information Technology Education and Development (FIT-ED), Makati City, Philippines October 1998 - 2007: Programme Officer, Philippine Foundation for Global Concerns (PFGC), Makati City, Philippines February - May 2004: Speaker, Gloria Macapagal for President Campaign, Metro Manila, Philippines February - May 1998: Executive Assistant, Gloria Macapagal for Vice President Campaign, Metro Manila, Philippines January 1997 - May 1998: Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Senator Gloria Macapagal, Metro Manila, Philippines July - December 1996: Special Assistant, Office of the Chair, Senior Officials Meeting (SOM), APEC-Philippines, Department of Foreign Affairs, Manila, Philippines Fotos: Lechner und Kulec / HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Burkina Faso BURKINA FASO - H.E. Maimounata Ouattara Credentials: 20.06.2023 Born on February 19, 1972 Two children EDUCATION She holds a Master Degree (MPhil) in History from the University of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso a Postgraduate Certificate in International Relations from the Institute of International Relations of Cameroon (IRIC) in Yaoundé, Cameroon and a Postgraduate Certificate of Specialisation in Multilateral Diplomacy from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID) in Geneva, Switzerland PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE October 2021: has been appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of Burkina Faso to the Federal Republic of Austria and the International Organisations based in Vienna May 2014 to November 2021: served as Principal Policy Officer within the Cabinet of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, in Addis Ababa, in Ethiopia, focusing on the African Union strategic partnerships and resource mobilization August 2013 to May 2014: Back to Burkina Faso, she served as Advisor and Director for Parliamentary Diplomacy to the Speaker of the National Assembly September 2011 to August 2013: After holding various positions of responsibility within the Ministry, she served as First Counsellor and Acting Economic Counsellor at the Embassy of Burkina Faso in Washington, DC in the United States of America November 2008 to September 2011: Second Counsellor at the Embassy of Burkina Faso in Washington, DC in the United States of America 2000: joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and of Burkinabè from abroad as a Counsellor of Foreign Affairs Fotos: Lechner und Kulec / HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Elfenbeinküste CÔTE D´IVOIRE - H.E. Yacouba Cissé Credentials: 20.06.2023 Born on January 11, 1963 Married, four children EDUCATION 1990: LL.B in Public Law, University of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire 1991: LL.M in Public Law, University of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire 1994: Master of Science in Marine Affairs from the University of Rimouski, Quebec, Canada 1999: Ph.D. in Law, University of Ottawa, Canada (Thesis on Maritime Boundary Delimitation Law, with emphasis in Africa) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2019: Guest Professor at the Faculty of Law at the University of Warsaw 2018: Guest Professor at the Hague Academy of International Law, at the International Tribunal of the Law of Sea and Washington College of Law Since 2016: Member of the International Law Commission (ILC) of the United Nations 2010-2014: Member of Côte d’Ivoire National Commission on Maritime Boundary delimitations between Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana 2006: Guest Researcher at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, Hamburg, Germany 2002: Researcher and Legal advisor for New Zealand concerning the delimitation of its continental Shelf Boundary with Australia 2001: Researcher and Legal Advisor for Newfoundland and Labrador in the dispute concerning the Offshore boundary delimitation against Nova Scotia 2000-2009: Lecturer and adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Ottawa, Canada 1998-2006: Consultant and Researcher for the Canadian Ship-Source Oil Pollution Fund 1997: Guest Researcher at the Division of Ocean Affairs and the Law of Sea (DOALOS), New York, USA 1995-1999: Research Assistant in Law at the Civil Law Section at the University of Ottawa, Canada 1990-1992: Journalist at “Fraternité Matin” and “Patriote”, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Fotos: Lechner und Kulec / HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Argentinien ARGENTINA - H.E. Holger Federico Martinsen Credentials: 09.03.2023 Born on April 18, 1961 Married, three children EDUCATION • Lawyer - Degree obtained at the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences of the University of Buenos Aires, 1985 • A career diplomat, Ambassador by rank since 2015, graduated from the Institute of the Argentine Foreign Service in January 1989 ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES • Assistant professor of public international law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Buenos Aires since 1990 • Professor of "Multilateral Practice" at the Institute of the Foreign Service of Argentina (ISEN) (2005- 2006), “Multilateral diplomacy" (2007-2009) and "Public International Law" (2014-15, 2020- 2022) • Visiting professor in the subject "International Law" in the Master of International Relations at the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella , from 2006 to 2010 and 2015 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE May 2020 – January 2023: Head Legal Adviser of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of the Argentine Republic Since 2022: Member of the “International Humanitarian Fact Finding Commission” established by Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions. Previous assignments in the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship: 2015-2020: Permanent Representative of the Argentine Republic to the International Maritime Organization Consul General of the Argentine Republic in the United Kingdom 2009-2015: Deputy Director General of the Office of the Legal Advisor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship. From 12/08/2003 until 2015 he was also appointed as Alternate Representative of the Ministry Affairs and Worship to the Federal Fisheries Council of Argentina 2001-2009: Office of the Legal Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship, dealing with issues related to the law of the sea and territorial and boundary affairs 2001: Office of the Special Representative for South Atlantic issues of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship 1995-2001: Mission of Argentina to the United Nations – New York. Member of the Argentine Delegation to the Security Council in 1995 and in 1999/2000. Also in charge of the press office of the Mission between 1995 and 2001 1991-1995: Arbitration Office of the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship 1989-1991: Office of the Legal Advisor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship, dealing with boundary and territorial issues, law of the sea, space law, fisheries and international security Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
China CHINA - H.E. Mei Qi Credentials: 09.03.2023 Born in August 1971 Married, one daughter EDUCATION Master's degree in economics PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2019-2022: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Equatorial Guinea 2009-2019: Counselor, Deputy Director-General, Department of Consular Affairs and Department of European Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2005-2009: Counselor, Chinese Embassy in the Kingdom of Norway 1997-2005: Third Secretary, Deputy Division Director, Division Director, Department of European Affairs 1994-1997: Attaché, Chinese Embassy in Sweden 1993-1994: Staff Member, Department of Western Europe, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Bulgarien BULGARIA - H.E. Desislava Naydenova-Gospodinova Credentials: 09.03.2023 Born on April 18, 1979 Married, twin boys EDUCATION 2006: Master of Arts in International Relations, University of National and World Economy, Sofia 2003: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Specialization in Comparative Politics and Foreign Policy, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski 1998: Foreign Language High School Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov in Haskovo PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2018-2023: Counsellor in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, EU Policies and Institutions Department, Head of EU Economic and Financial Affairs Unit 2013-2018: First Secretary, Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Berlin 2011-2013: Second Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, EU Policies and Institutions Department 2008-2011: Press and Cultural Attaché, Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in London 2007-2008: Attaché in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Integration Department 2007: Entered the Diplomatic Service 2005-2007: Joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, State Protocol Department Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Kuba CUBA - H.E. Pablo Berti Oliva Credentials: 09.03.2023 Born on May 24, 1976 Married, one child EDUCATION 2000: Degree in Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology, University of Havana Other studies and study centers: Diplomatic Attachés Course, Higher Institute of International Relations "Raúl Roa García" PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2018-2022: Counselor, Senior Specialist in International Relations, coordinator of the Social Affairs and Human Rights Group, General Directorate of Multilateral Affairs and International Law, MINREX, Cuba 2014-2018: First Secretary, in charge of human rights issues, Human Rights Council, Permanent Mission of Cuba to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other International Organizations based in Switzerland 2009-2014: Second Secretary, Specialist in socio-humanitarian affairs, Directorate of Multilateral Affairs, MINREX, Cuba 2008-2009: Third Secretary, Specialist in economic, environmental and foreign trade affairs, Directorate of Multilateral Affairs, MINREX, Cuba 2004-2008: Third Secretary, in charge of administrative and budgetary affairs, Fifth Committee, Permanent Mission of Cuba to the United Nations, New York 2002-2004: Diplomatic Attaché, Specialist in economic and environmental affairs, Directorate of Multilateral Affairs, MINREX, Cuba Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Guatemala GUATEMALA - H.E. Jorge Skinner-Klée Arenales Credentials: 09.03.2023 Born on December 11, 1957 Single, five children EDUCATION • Columbia College, New York – B.A. (Leave of Absence) • Rafael Landívar University – Degree in Law and Social Studies (Licenciatura) Lawyer and Notary Public; Guatemala City, Guatemala 1984 • Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies – Joint Diploma SAIS/UNDP Washington D.C • LL.M. – Columbia University School of Law, New York PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2019-2022: Ambassador to the Netherlands 2019-2020: Agent of Guatemala before the International Court of Justice in the case concerning “Guatemala’s Territorial, Insular and Maritime Claim (Guatemala/Belize)” 2016-2019: Permanent Representative of Guatemala to the United Nations in New York 2012-2016: Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Dutchy of Luxemburg and Head of Mission to the European Union 2008-2012: Permanent Representative of Guatemala to the Organization of American States – OAS 2004-2008: Permanent Representative of Guatemala to the United Nations in New York 2004: Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs 2003-2004: Ambassador to Honduras 2000-2003: Ambassador to Belize 1998-2000: Ambassador to Canada 1993-1998: Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany 1985-1987: Legal Advisor of the Embassy of Guatemala to the United States, concurrently as Alternate Permanent Representative to the United Nations (Minister Counsellor) 1985-1987: Alternate Delegate – Permanent Mission of Guatemala to the Organization of American States – OAS (Minister Counsellor) OTHER ROLES • Advisor of the National Coffee Association of Guatemala (1990-1993) • Partner Skinner-Klée & Ruiz Law-firm: Private Practice as a Lawyer and Notary Public (1988- 1992) • Adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Counsellor to the Directorate of Legal Affairs and International Treaties (1989-1992); • Lecturer of Private International Law y Assistant Lecturer on Public International Law, Law School, Rafael Landívar University (1988-1992) • Legal Advisor- Licorera Centroamericana, S.A. & Melazas de Escuintla, S.A. (1978-1980) Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Honduras HONDURAS - H.E. María Elena Freije Murillo Credentials: 09.03.2023 Born on April 5, 1956 Single EDUCATION 1980: Civil Engineer, National University of Honduras 1991: Bachelor of Graphic Design University of Del Valle de México 2004: Project Management, School of Business Administration - Stetson University 2006: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Francisco de Vitoria University- ADEN- Madrid, Spain 2007: Major in Finance, School of Business Administration, Stetson University PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE October 2022: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Honduras to Austria Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Vienna and other International Organisations 2011: Executive Director • Honduran Association of Distributors of Motor Vehicles and Related • AHDIVA • Tegucigalpa, HN 2009: General Manager, Honduras National Television, Tegucigalpa 2006: Technical Director, Honduran Council of Science and Technology (COHCIT), Tegucigalpa, HN 1998: Marketing and Sales Manager (VICA TV), Tegucigalpa, HN 1992: General Manager Foote Cone and Belding (FCB) Honduras More than 30 years experience in management, direction, strategic planning and organisation of investment, social and cooperation projects. Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Mauritius MAURITIUS - H.E. Christelle Sohun (non resident) Credentials: 09.03.2023 Born on August 9, 1981 EDUCATION 2000-2003: Bachelor of Laws, with Honours (LLB(Hons)); Holborn College, University of Wolverhampton 2004-2005: Postgraduate Certificate in Law of International Trade; Holborn College, University of Wales 2005-2006: Postgraduate Diploma in Professional and Legal Skills; Inns of Court, School of Law, London August 2006: Called to the Bar of England and Wales at the Honourable Society of Middle Temple Inns of Court; Member of the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple January 2010: Called to the Bar of Mauritius; Member of the Mauritius Bar Association PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE From March 2023: Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius accredited to the Federal Republic of Austria (with residence in Berlin) November 2022 - ongoing: Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius accredited to the Republic of Poland (with residence in Berlin) October 2022 - ongoing: Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius accredited to the Czech Republic (with residence in Berlin) April 2021 - ongoing: Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius accredited to the Federal Republic of Germany (with residence in Berlin) September 2019 - March 2020: Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius to Japan (with residence in Canberra) February 2018 - March 2020: High Commissioner of the Republic of Mauritius to New Zealand (with residence in Canberra) November 2017- March 2020: High Commissioner of the Republic of Mauritius to Australia (with residence in Canberra) December 2016 - August 2017: Legal Executive, Harel Mallac Group, Mauritius 2015-2017: Board Member, Financial Intelligence Unit, Mauritius; and Member of the Independent Review Panel Mauritius 2010-2016: Counsel, Collendavelloo Chambers, Mauritius Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Swaziland ESWATINI - H.E. Vuyile Dumsani Dlamini (non resident) Credentials: 09.03.2023 Born on March 21, 1964 Married EDUCATION 1985-89: Bachelor of Arts in Law, University of Eswatini Award: Pass Division (Pass) 1990-95: Bachelor of Law, University of the Witwatersrand Award: Second Class Second Division (2:2) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE January 29, 2022: Ambassador of the Kingdom of Eswatini to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva/Switzerland February, 2015 to date: Legal Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation October 2007 to January 2015: Legal Advisor, Ministry of Health October 2006 to October 2007: Legal Training Officer in the Attorney General’s Chambers October 2000 to October 2006: Crown Counsel in the Attorney-General’s Chambers September 2000: admitted as Attorney of the High Court of Swaziland and still continues as such January 1999 to August 2000: Pupil Crown Counsel in the Attorney General’s Chambers July 1997 to December 1998: Legal Officer, Civil Service Board Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Schweiz SWITZERLAND - H.E. Salome Meyer Credentials: 11.01.2023 Born on October 10, 1972 Married EDUCATION 1993-1999: MA (Lic.phil.hist) Modern History, Minors in Media Studies and Constitutional Law, University of Bern (Switzerland) 1998: Research Student (semestrial), Rhodes University Grahamstown, South Africa PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2022: Ambassador (designate) of Switzerland to Austria (bilateral), Vienna, Austria 2019-2022: Ambassador of Switzerland to Canada and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, Ottawa, Canada 2015-2018: Diplomatic Advisor to the Presidency, assigned from FDFA to Swiss Federal Chancellery (Ambassador) 2011-2015: Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Switzerland to the Peoples Republic of China, Mongolia and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Beijing, PRC 2007-2011: Head of Political and Legal Affairs, Embassy of Switzerland in the United Kingdom, London, UK. (Counsellor) 2003-2007: Deputy Head of Section for bilateral affairs with Austria, Germany and Central Europe, Europe Division, Bern 2002-2003: Diplomatic Trainee, Embassy of Switzerland to the Republic of Korea, Seoul, RoK 2001-2002: Diplomatic Trainee at Africa Division, FDFA Bern 1999-2001: Swisspeace, Bern, Switzerland Researcher, FAST International (Early Warning Programme on Armed Conflicts) 1998-2000: Cleverest GmbH, Intranet application development, Co-Founder and Co-Owner Fotos: Carina Karlovits/HBF & Paul Kulec/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Island ICELAND - H.E. Kristín A. Árnadóttir Credentials: 11.01.2023 Born on March 18, 1957 Mother of three daughters EDUCATION 1987: Bachelor of Arts in English and Mass Communication, University of Iceland 1999: Master of Arts in Public Administration and Governance, Executive Programme, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, USA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2023: Ambassador, Embassy of Iceland in Austria, accredited to Slovenia, Slovakia, Croatia and Hungary 2021: Permanent Representative of Iceland to the OSCE, IAEA, CTBTO and UNOV, Vienna 2019-2021: Head of Department of Bilateral Relations, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, accredited to New Zealand and Slovenia, Department of Home Based Ambassadors. Special Envoy for Gender Equality since January 1, 2018 2013-2018: Ambassador, Embassy of Iceland in Helsinki, Finland, accredited to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Ukraine 2010-2013: Ambassador, Embassy of Iceland in Beijing, China, accredited to Australia, Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, New Zealand, North Korea, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam 2006-2013: Director of Office of Communication and Culture, Director of Executive Management Office, Deputy Permanent Secretary of State, Special Envoy and Campaign Manager for Iceland’s First time Candidacy for the UN Security Council (2008), Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland 1994-2006: Political Advisor to the Mayor of the City of Reykjavík, Director of Secretariat of the Mayor and Director of Organisational Development, Services and Information – during the terms of five Mayors 2006: Sabbatical: Leadership Team of the UN African Millennium Cities Initiative, led by Dr. Jeffrey M. Sachs, mainly focusing on potential and utilization of geothermal energy in the African Rift Valley before 2006: Journalist, Co-organiser of various conferences and events, Campaign Manager in local and national elections for the Women’s Alliance and Director of Parliamentary Group Fotos: Carina Karlovits/HBF & Paul Kulec/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Japan JAPAN - H.E. Ryuta Mizuuchi Credentials: 11.01.2023 Born on December 11, 1959 Married EDUCATION March 1983: Graduated from Kyoto University, Faculty of Law PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE November 2022: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Austria September 2019: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Zambia September 2018: Executive Director, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) September 2015: Consul-General of Japan in Dusseldorf September 2012: Deputy Director-General (Analysis), Cabinet Satellite Intelligence Center July 2009: Minister, Embassy of Japan in Germany January 2008: Minister, Embassy of Japan in Austria March 2007: Counsellor, Embassy of Japan in Austria August 2004: Counsellor, Embassy of Japan in Israel October 2002: Director, First Analysis Division, Intelligence and Analysis Bureau July 2000: Director, Non-Proliferation Division, Foreign Policy Bureau April 1999: Senior Coordinator, Science and Nuclear Energy Division, Foreign Policy Bureau February 1999: Senior Coordinator, Management and Coordination Division April 1983: Entered Ministry of Foreign Affairs Fotos: Carina Karlovits/HBF & Paul Kulec/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Kazachstan KAZAKHSTAN - H.E. Alibek Bakayev Credentials: 11.01.2023 Born on February 9, 1981 Married, three children EDUCATION 2002: Kazakh Ablai khan University of International Relations and World Languages 2011: Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2019-2022: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Swiss Confederation 2020-2022: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Principality of Liechtenstein, to the Holy See, to the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta concurrently 2015-2019: Director of the Department of Panasian Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan 2012-2014: Head of Division, Deputy Director of the Department of Panasian Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan 2010-2012: Director of the Department of Strategic Planning and Analysis of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Kazakhstan 2009-2010: Director of the Department of International Relations of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Kazakhstan 2008-2009: Counsellor, Head of the Protocol of the Ministry of Economy and Budgetary Planning of the Republic of Kazakhstan 2004-2008: Attaché, Third secretary of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Federal Republic of Germany 2004: Referent of the Department of Europe and America of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Fotos: Carina Karlovits/HBF & Paul Kulec/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Litauen LITHUANIA - H.E. Lina Rukštelienė Credentials: 11.01.2023 Born on July 8, 1971 Married, one child EDUCATION Faculty of History, Vilnius University PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2021: Director of Strategic Management and Analysis Department, MFA 2019: Head of the Strategic Decisions Support Group, MFA 2016: Minister Plenipotentiary, Deputy Head, Charge d’Affaires a.i., Permanent Mission to International Organisations in Vienna 2014: Deputy Director of the European Countries Department, MFA 2012: Head of the EU Enlargement Division, MFA 2009: Minister Counsellor, Permanent Mission to the OSCE, Vienna 2006: Adviser, Transatlantic Cooperation and Security Policy Department, MFA 2003: Counsellor, Permanent Mission to International Organisations in Vienna 2002: Head of Prime Ministers Protocol Office 1999: First Secretary, Baltic Sea States Division, MFA 1996: Second Secretary, Embassy of Lithuania in Latvia 1994: Third Secretary, CIS Division, MFA 1993: Joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Attaché, State and Diplomatic Protocol Department Fotos: Carina Karlovits/HBF & Paul Kulec/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Thailand THAILAND - H.E. Vilawan Mangklatanakul Credentials: 11.01.2023 Born on July 13, 1964 Married, two children EDUCATION 1987: LL.B. Thammasat University 1989: Master of Laws (International Business Law), University of London, United Kingdom 1997: Doctor of Philosophy in Law, University of London, United Kingdom PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE November 2022: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic and Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Thailand to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Vienna March-November 2022: Deputy Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Thailand 2019: Director-General, Department of Treaties and Legal Affairs 2018: Director-General, Department of International Economic Affairs 2015: Deputy Director-General, Department of Treaties and Legal Affairs 2014: Director, Office of Policy and Planning 2013: Director of Legal Affairs Division, Department of Treaties and LegalAffairs 2011: Director of International Law Development Division, Department of Treaties and Legal Affairs 2008: Secretary to the Department of International Economic Affairs 2008: Counsellor, International Economic Policy Division, Department of International Economic Affairs 2005: Counsellor, International Law Development Division, Department of Treaties and Legal Affairs 1994-present: Guest Lecturer on international law at various leading universities in Thailand, including Chulalongkorn University and Thammasart University Fotos: Carina Karlovits/HBF & Paul Kulec/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Südkorea REPUBLIC OF KOREA - H.E. Sangwook Ham Credentials: 11.01.2023 Born on February 19, 1968 Married, two daughters EDUCATION February 1991: B.A. in Political Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea May 1999: Master of International Affairs, Columbia University, NY, USA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE October 2022: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Austria and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea to the International Organisations in Vienna March 2020: Deputy Minister for Multilateral and Global Affairs, MOFA January 2018: Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative, Korean Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, USA November 2015: Director-General for Nonproliferation and Nuclear Affairs, MOFA March 2015: Deputy Director-General, International Organizations Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) June 2012: Minister-Counsellor, Korean Embassy in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (Head of Korean Provincial Reconstruction Team) June 2009: Counsellor, Korean Embassy in the United States of America December 2007: Director, North Korean Nuclear Policy Division, North Korean Nuclear Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) June 2005: Counsellor, Korean Embassy in the Republic of Iraq July 2002: First Secretary, Korean Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, U.S.A. May 1991: Joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) April 1991: Passed High Diplomatic Service Examination AWARDS December 2012: Presidential Citation August 2015: Order of Service Merit (Red Stripes) Fotos: Carina Karlovits/HBF & Paul Kulec/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Zypern CYPRUS - H.E. Maria Michail Credentials: 03.11.2022 Born on October 14, 1973, in Nicosia, Cyprus Married EDUCATION 1994: graduated from the University of Leicester, UK with a BA in Politics 1995: obtained an MA in European Studies from the University of Surrey, UK i PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE August 2018: assumed her duties as Director of the Cyprus Question and Turkey Directorate September 2017- July 2018: headed the Crisis Management Department at the MFA July 2015: returned to Nicosia where she served as Head of the Department of Eastern Europe, Western Balkans and Central Asia, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs April 2012: High Commissioner of Cyprus to India, with parallel accreditation to Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, The Maldives, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam 2009- 2012: Deputy Permanent Representative at the Mission of Cyprus to the United Nations in Geneva 2008: Deputy Director of the Cyprus Question and Turkey Division 2006-2007: served at the Foreign Minister’s Cabinet 2003: Deputy High Commissioner in London 2000: First assignment abroad at the Embassy of Cyprus in Washington, D.C. 1997: joined the Diplomatic Service and served consecutively in the Protocol and Consular Affairs Division, and the Cyprus Question and Turkey Division Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Luxemburg LUXEMBOURG - H.E. Jean Graff Credentials: 03.11.2022 Born on September 24, 1964 in Luxembourg Married, two children EDUCATION 1983 – 1984: Centre Universitaire de Luxembourg Diploma: Certificate in Law and Economics 1984 – 1987: Faculty of Law and Economic Sciences University of Nancy (France) Master in Business Administration PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2017 – 2022: Ambassador of Luxembourg to Germany 2013 – 2017: Ambassador of Luxembourg to Spain and Andorra (Madrid) 2008 – 2013: Director for International Economic Relations and EU Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Luxembourg 2002 – 2008: Ambassador of Luxembourg to The Netherlands (The Hague) Permanent Representative of Luxembourg to the OPCW (The Hague) 1995 – 2001: Consul General of Luxembourg in New York Director of the Luxembourg Trade & Investment Office (New York) 1993 – 1995: Permanent Representation of Luxembourg to the EU (Brussels) 1989 – 1992: Attaché at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Directorate of International Economic Relations 1987 – 1988: Ministry of Education (Luxembourg) Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Moldawien MOLDOVA - H.E. Mihaela Mocanu Credentials: 03.11.2022 Born on January 8, 1982, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova Married, two children EDUCATION 2000–2004: Licentiate in Philology, State University of Moldova, Faculty for Foreign Languages and Literatures, Department of German Language 2004–2005: Master Degree in Philology, State University of Moldova, Faculty for Foreign Languages and Literatures 2008–2009: The 4thDiplomatenkolleg, Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 2020: George C. Marshall European Center for Security/Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany 2019: Centre for Foreign Affairs, Bucharest/Romania ”Politics and Diplomacy. History, Interests and Manipulation” and” Fake-news and propaganda against the West” 2012: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea (Seoul) 2011: Foreign Service Institute, Ministry of External Affairs of India 2007: The 30th International Training for Foreign Diplomats, Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany 2006: Diplomatic Academy of Vienna PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2019 – 2022: Head of the OSCE and International Security Division, Directorate for Multilateral Cooperation 2016 – 2019: Counsellor, Embassy of the Republic of Moldova to Romania 2015 – 2016: Counsellor, Central and South-East Europe Division, Department for Bilateral Cooperation 2010 – 2013: 1st Secretary/Counsellor/Head of Division a.i., Western Europe Division, Department for Bilateral Cooperation 2007 – 2010: 1st Secretary, Embassy of the Republic of Moldova to the Federal Republic of Germany 2006 – 2007: 1st Secretary/Counsellor, Western Europe Division, Department for Bilateral Cooperation 2004 –2006: State University of Moldova, Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literature, Department of German Language Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Norwegen NORWAY - H.E. Susan Eckey Credentials: 03.11.2022 Born on July 22, 1964 in Seoul, Republic of Korea Married EDUCATION 1981- 83: International Baccalaureat Diploma, United World College Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific, Vancouver Island, Canada 1988: Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration, Norwegian School of Economics (Norges Handelshøyskole, NHH), Bergen, Norway PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE September 2020: Deputy Director General, Department for Multilateral Affairs (UN Affairs, Human Rights, Humanitarian Affairs, Multilateral Development Banks, Coordination of Norway’s Security Council membership 2021-2022), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oslo August 2019: ECOSOC Ambassador during the ECOSOC Presidency of Norway’s Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Norway to the United Nations, New York September 2015: Ambassador to Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi, Embassy of Norway in Kampala, Uganda August 2011: Minister Counsellor for Economic and Social Affairs, Permanent Mission of Norway to the United Nations, New York November 2009: President of the Second Review Conference of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti- Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction November 2008 : Ambassador for Humanitarian Affairs and Humanitarian Disarmament July 2005 Deputy Director General and Head of the Section for Humanitarian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oslo March 2003: Assistant Director General and Deputy Head of the Section for Humanitarian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oslo December 2000: Head of Section and Deputy of the Secretariat of the Minister for International Development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oslo August 2000: Adviser, Section for Trade and the WTO, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oslo August 1997: First Secretary, Third Committee delegate, Permanent Mission of Norway to the United Nations, New York August 1994: Second Secretary, Embassy of Norway in Santiago, Chile March 1991: Trainee and Executive Officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oslo January 1989 Higher Executive Officer, Ministry of Industry January 1989: Higher Executive Officer, Ministry of Industry Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Kenia KENYA - H.E. Mary Wangui Mugwanja Credentials: 03.11.2022 Born on November 28, 1966 in Nyandarua, Kenya Two children EDUCATION 1974–1980: Matindiri Primary School Kenya Certificate of Primary Education 1981–1984: Kambui Girls High School Kenya Certificate of Education – 2nd Division 1986–1988: Kiambu Institute of Science & Technology Diploma in Secretarial Duties 2003–2004: Strathmore University Certificate in Leadership & Management 2008–2015: Strathmore University Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Management Degree – Double Major Public Administration & NPO Management – 2nd Class Upper Division PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE September 2020 – July 2022: County Government of Nyandarua – CECM – Transport, Energy and Public Works November 2017 – August 2020: County Government of Nyandarua - County Executive Committee Member (CECM) Finance and Economic Development 18th June, 2012 – November, 2017: Equity Bank of Kenya Ltd – Snr. Business Growth & Development Manager, Westlands Corporate 20th August 2009 – 17th June, 2012: Equity Bank of Kenya Ltd – Business Growth & Development Manager, Westlands Retail June 2008 – July 2009: Barclays Bank of Kenya Ltd – Business Development Manager, Westlands Hub November 2007 – May 2008: Barclays Bank of Kenya Ltd – Senior Branch Manager, Westlands Branch January 2005 – October 2007: Barclays Bank of Kenya Ltd – Branch Manager, Ruaraka Branch July 2001– December 2004: Barclays Bank of Kenya Ltd – Prestige Manager , Karen and Plaza Prestige Centers July 1998 to June 2001: Barclays Bank of Kenya Ltd – Personal Banker, J.K.I. A Branch July 1990 to June 1998: Barclays Bank of Kenya Ltd – Secretary/Bank Clerk, Kisii and JKIA Branches Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Jordan JORDAN - H.E. Haitham Abu Alfoul Credentials: 03.11.2022 Born on July 16, 1969, in Jordan Married, five children EDUCATION 1986 – 1990: B.A. Political Sciences / Economic & Statistics, University of Jordan, Jordan 1995 – 1996: M. Dip, Master of Diplomacy, Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies, University of Malta, Malta 2017 – 2020: PhD of Political Sciences (Political Systems), Salahaddin University, Kurdistan Region- Iraq PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1995 – Present: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan September 2021–October 2022: Ambassador, Ministry Spokesperson October 2020–October 2022: Ambassador, Director of Consular Affairs Department & Director of Operations Center May 2016–October 2020: Consul General of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Erbil – Kurdistan Region – Iraq March 2014–May 2016: Director of Expatriates Affairs Department December 2012–May 2016: Director of the Coordinating Office of King Abdullah II Award March 2015–May 2016: Acting Director of ICT 2008 – 2012: Counselor, Jordan Embassy in Abu Dhabi, UAE 2005 – 2008: Second Secretary, Jordan Embassy in Sana’a, Yemen 2001 – 2005: Third Secretary, Jordan Embassy in Berlin, Germany 1996 – 2000: Attaché, Jordan Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia 1990-1995: Administrative and Personnel Officer, Queen Alia Fund, Amman, Jordan Decorations • Grand Cordon of the Order of Al-Istiqlal (Independence) • Cross of the Order of Merit of Germany-Knight (Verdienstkreuz am Bande des Verdienstordens der Bundesrepublik Deutschland) Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Dänemark DENMARK - H.E. Christian Grønbech-Jensen Credentials: 03.11.2022 Born in 1974 Married, two children EDUCATION BA, Political Science, Aarhus University, MA-studies, Middle Eastern politics Hebrew University of Jerusalem, MA, Political Science - International Relations, Aarhus University Awarded certificate of completion for the Leadership for the 21st Century programme, 2018, John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, Executive Education Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog, 2018 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2019 – 2022: Director, Security Policy Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Copenhagen 2016 – 2019: Director, Ministers’ Private Offices and Executive Secretariat, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Copenhagen 2013 – 2016: Deputy Head of Mission, Minister Counsellor, Royal Danish Embassy in London 2009 – 2013: Principal Private Secretary to the Foreign Minister Villy Søvndal (Socialist) 2011 – 2013 Lene Espersen (Conservative) 2010 – 2011 Per Stig Møller (Conservative) 2008 – 2010 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Copenhagen 2008 – 2009: Private Secretary to the Foreign Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Copenhagen 2005 – 2008: Deputy Head of Mission, First Secretary, Royal Danish Embassy in Cairo 2003 – 2005: Head of Section, Middle East Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Copenhagen 2001 – 2003: Head of Section, EU Secretariat, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Copenhagen Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Estonien ESTONIA - H.E. Merle Pajula Credentials: 15.09.2022 Born on January 13, 1960 Married to Arne Pajula EDUCATION Tartu University 1983 Philologist, editor, teacher of Estonian language and literature PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2019 – 2022: Head of the Foreign Relations Department, Chancellery of the Riigikogu (Parliament) 2015 – 2019: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the Republic 0f Estonia, Stockholm 2010 – 2014: Policy Planning Director, Political Department, MFA 2006 –2010: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the Republic of Estonia, Helsinki 2004 –2006: Head of the Foreign Relations Department, Chancellery of the Riigikogu (Parliament) 2000 –2004: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Estonia to the United Nations, New York 1998 –2000: Director General, Press and Information Department, MFA 1995 – 1998: Second Secretary (press and information matters), Embassy of the Republic of Estonia, Helsinki 1992 – 1995: Third Secretary, Press and Information Department, Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1989 –1992: Editor, Courses for Enhancing the Qualifications of Cultural Workers 1986 –1989: Senior Researcher, ESSR Scientific Methodological Centre for Folk Creation and Cultural Work 1983 – 1986: Senior Librarian, Fr. R. Kreutzwald State Library Additional information: Member of the Estonian Institute Member of Estonian Language Council 2010-2014 Co-chair of the LEND Working Group of Community of Democracies 2012-2014 Elected confidential person of diplomats 2012 - 2014 Fotos: Carina Karlovits/HBF und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Chile CHILE - H.E. Rodrigo Olsen Olivares Credentials: 15.09.2022 Born on April 4, 1966 Married, 2 children EDUCATION Master of Arts in International Affairs in Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada B.A in History, Pontificia Universidad Católica of Valparaiso, Chile Certificate of Environmental Law in the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Santiago PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2019-2020: Director of the Environment and Ocean Affairs 2018-2019: Director of Asia Pacific 2016-2017: Embassy of Italy and Alternate Representative to FAO in Rome He was designated as an ambassador in December 2017. Head of the Negotiation team for UN COP 25 on Climate Change and leader of the portfolio in Biodiversity, Marine Protection, Forests and to the Seabed authority in Jamaica Responsible for the beginning of the negotiations of the High Seas Treaty in the BBNJ process. In the Interamerican system, lead the negotiations for the approval of the Interamerican Convention for the protection of the Human Rights of the Older People and the Interamerican Convention for the elimination of all type of racial discrimination. Former Director of Regional Multilateral Integration, responsible for the negotiations in UNASUR and CELAC 2010-2015: Mission of Chile to the Organization of the American States in Washington D.C. 2004-2006: Embassy of Spain 1999-2000: Embassy of Italy 1995-1998: Embassy of Argentina In 1991 he was chosen as a member of the foreign service in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador of Chile in Finland and nonresident in Estonia. Fotos: Carina Karlovits/HBF und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Belgien BELGIUM - H.E. Caroline Vermeulen Credentials: 15.09.2022 Born in 1973 Married, two children EDUCATION 1995: Master degree in Contemporary History (Université Catholique de Louvain) 1996: Postgraduate in European Studies (College of Europe, Bruges) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2019-2022: Director for European External relations, Directorate general for European affairs, Ministry of Foreign affairs, Brussels 2015-2019: Deputy head of Mission, Belgian Embassy, Beijing 2011-2015: Director of the Belgian Office, Taipei 2004-2011: Secretary of HM Queen Paola, Royal Palace, Brussels 2002-2004: First Secretary, Belgian Embassy, Moscow 1999-2002: Environment Attaché, Belgian Permanent Representation at the European Union 1999: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brussels 1998: Attaché, Belgian Embassy , Tokyo 1997: Diplomatic service of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs from 1/09/1997 onwards Fotos: Carina Karlovits/HBF und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Tschechien CZECH REPUBLIC - H.E. Jiří Šitler Credentials: 15.09.2022 Born on December 22 , 1964 Married, 3 children EDUCATION April 1990: PhDr. degree in history, Charles University 1983-1988: Faculty of Philosophy, Charles University, Prague, graduated in history in May 1988 1979-1983: Secondary school Gymnázium J. K. Tyla, Hradec Králové PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: August 2020 – August 2022: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Director of the Central Europe Department February 2016 – August 2020: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to Sweden March 2015 – January 2016: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues and Combating Antisemitism November 2010 – January 2015: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to Romania April 2008 – October 2010: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Director of the Asia and Pacific Department December 2007 – March 2008: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, special envoy on Myanmar/Burma December 2006 – November 2007: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Director of Diplomatic Protocol May 2001 – December 2006: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to the Kingdom of Thailand, the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Lao PDR and the Union of Myanmar/Burma September 2000 – May 2001: Ambassador at Large (special envoy on World War II related issues) • chief negotiator of the Czech Government in negotiations with Germany, Austria and the US on the compensation of forced labour and other Nazi wrongs • observer in the International Commission on Holocaust Era Insurance Claims (ICHEIC) • chairman of the Working Group for the Summarization of Property Wrongs within the Mixed Commission Dealing with the Mitigation of Certain Property Wrongs suffered by Holocaust Victims (presided by the Deputy Prime Minister Pavel Rychetský) September 1998 – September 2000: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Director of the Central Europe Department July 1997 – September 1998: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Director of the 1st Territorial Department February 1995 – June 1997: Office of the President of the Republic, Foreign Policy Department Advisor for President Václav Havel’s speeches March 1993 – January 1995: Office of the President of the Republic, Press Department January 1992 – February 1993: Catholic University, Eichstätt, and LMU University, Munich, Germany - research October 1988 – September 1989: General Headquarters (Ministry of Defence), Department of External Relations – military interpreter) compulsory military service September 1988 – March 1993: Central Archives of the Academy of Sciences Other activities: • Germany, several research stays and lectures (1992, 1993, 1998) • Italy, State Archives Venice and University of Perugia (1990, 1991, 1992) • USA, German Marshall Fellowship, Woodrow Wilson Foundation Program (1995, 1996) • United Kingdom, Chevening Scholarship, Thai studies at the School of African and Oriental Studies in London (1997) • Lectures and seminars on Czech foreign policy at Charles University, Prague (1996-2001) • Member of the Board of Trustees of theEndowment Fund for Holocaust Victims (until 2001) • Member of the Supervisory Board of the Czech-German Future Fund (until 2012) • Member of the Board of Trustees of the Institute of the Terezín Initiative (until 2012) • Member of the Board of Trustees of the German Federal Foundation “Remembrance, Responsibility and Future” (present) Publications: Numerous essays and articles and books, especially on Czech - German relations, World War II – related issues, Czech political history and South-East Asia history. Awards: Medal of Honour of the Czech Union of Freedom Fighters (1999) Commemorative Medal of the Union of Forced Labourers for 2004 (June 2005) Red Cross Medal of Appreciation 2nd Class (HM Queen of Thailand, October 2005) Honorary Plaque of the Czech Council of Nazi Victims (June 2006) Knight Grand Cross of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant (HM King of Thailand, November 2006) Cross of the the Romanian Royal House (May 2012) Free Burma Rangers Meritorious Service Medal (June 2014) Honorary Member of the Association of the War Veterans of Romania (January 2015) Fotos: Carina Karlovits/HBF und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Kuwait KUWAIT - H.E. Talal Sulaiman Alfassam Credentials: 15.09.2022 Born in 1971 Married, two children EDUCATION 1997: BA in Political Science from the University of Oregon PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2017-2022: Permanent Mission of Kuwait to the United Nations-NY 2012-2017: Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2011-2012: Embassy of the State of Kuwait to Singapore 2007-2011: Embassy of the State of Kuwait to Austria and Kuwait Mission to the United Nations-Vienna 2000-2007: Embassy of the State of Kuwait to the United States of America 1998-2000: Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1997-1998: Council of Ministers of the State of Kuwait Started his career as a Political researcher at the office of the Minister for Council of Ministers Affairs. Fotos: Carina Karlovits/HBF und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Nepal NEPAL - H.E. Bharat Kumar Regmi Credentials: 15.09.2022 Born in May 1969 Married to Ms. Shanti Paudel, three children EDUCATION Received a Master of Political Science and a Bachelor of Law from Tribhuvan University, Katmandu, Nepal August 1996 – July 1997: attended various professional courses, including Diplomatic Training, Foreign Affairs College, Beijing, China August – October 2003: Disarmament Fellowship, the United Nations Offices, Geneva/New York May – June 2014: Professional Course on Management and Development, Nepal Administrative Staff College March 2017 – April 2017: Advanced Course on Asia-Pacific Security, Hawaii, USA He also took Novel Writing Class at South African Writers’ College (2012-2013). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2017-2020: Minister/Deputy Chief of Mission in the Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi, India, he also served as Chargé d’Affaires from October 2017 to February 2019 2015-2016: Chargé d’Affaires e.p. in the Embassy of Nepal in Muscat, Oman 2010-2014: Counsellor in the Embassy of Nepal in Pretoria, South Africa 2005-2008: Consul in the Consulate General of Nepal in Lhasa, Tibet, China 1998-2002: served as Second/First Secretary in the Permanent Mission of Nepal to the UN in New York February 1996: joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal He has served in the Ministry as well as in diplomatic missions abroad in different capacities. In the Ministry, he worked in various Divisions including the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Office of the Spokesperson. He headed the Europe America Division, Regional Organization Division, and Policy Planning, Development Diplomacy and Nepali Diaspora Division while in the Ministry. Fotos: Carina Karlovits/HBF und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Sudan SUDAN - H.E. Magdi Ahmed Mofadal Elnour Credentials: 15.09.2022 Born on February 17, 1969 Married, one son EDUCATION December 1994: graduated from the University of Khartoum, with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE March 2020 – June 2022: Director, Sub-Regional Organizations Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Khartoum, Sudan May 2019 – December 2019: Chargé d’ Affairs ad interim, Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan to the United States, Washington D.C. August 2016 – April 2019: Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative, Sudan Permanent Mission to the United Nations, New York June 2013 – June 2016: Ambassador and Deputy Head of Mission, Sudan Embassy, Juba, the Republic of South Sudan January 2012 – June 2013: Minister Plenipotentiary at the American Affairs Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Khartoum July 2007 – December 2011: Counselor and Minister Plenipotentiary at Sudan Embassy, Nairobi, the Republic of Kenya October 2004 – June 2007: First Secretary, Department of American Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Khartoum, Sudan August 2000 – September 2004: Second Secretary and Deputy Head of Mission, Sudan Embassy Bucharest, Romania 1995 – 2000: Third Secretary in the departments of European Affairs, Consular Affairs, Protocol at the (MFA), Khartoum October 1995: joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a third secretary 1994 – 1995: Assistant Finance collector, Ministry of Finance, Blue Nile State, El-Damazeen, Sudan Fotos: Carina Karlovits/HBF und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Turkmenistan TURKMENISTAN - H.E. Hemra Amannazarov Credentials: 15.09.2022 Born on September 25, 1981 Married, two children EDUCATION 1998-2002: Graduated from Turkmen Polytechnic Institute, Oil and Gas Engineer PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2019-2022: Director, Department of International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan 2016-2019: First Secretary, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the United Arab Emirates 2011-2016: First Secretary, Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations Office in Geneva 2008-2011: Second Secretary, Americas Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan 2005-2008: from junior to senior specialist, State Concern «Turkmen Gas» 2004-2005: Laboratory Assistant, Oil and Gas Faculty, Turkmen Polytechnic Institute Fotos: Carina Karlovits/HBF und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Portugal PORTUGAL - H.E. Miguel Maria Simões Coelho de Almeida e Sousa Credentials: 05.07.2022 Born August 1, 1959 Single EDUCATION Law Degree by the University of Lisbon PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2017: Ambassador of Portugal to Ireland 2014: Ambassador 2012: Ambassador of Portugal to the State of Israel 2007: Minister Plenipotentiary of 1st class 2006: Deputy Director General for the Economic Affairs 2005: Deputy Director General for the Multilateral Affairs 2004: Chief of Staff to the Minister of Foreign Affairs 1999: Minister Counsellor at the Portuguese Embassy in Rome 1997: Chief of Staff to the Secretary of State for European Affairs 1995: Head of the EU Internal Bilateral Affairs Department and member of the task force created in view of the intergovernmental conference for the revision of the EU Treaties 1994: Recalled to the Foreign Ministry - Counsellor, Diplomatic Attaché at the Prime Minister’s Office 1989: at the Portuguese Permanent Representation to the European Communities, in Brussels - Second Secretary of Embassy 1987: Third Secretary of Embassy 1984: Attaché d’Ambassade 1983: Admitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Deutschland GERMANY - H.E. Michael Klor-Berchtold Credentials: 05.05.2022 Born on October 25, 1957 in Munich EDUCATION 1977: Higher education entrance qualification, Munich 1978-1984: Law studies, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 1984: First State Examination in Law, Munich 1984–1987: Practical legal training, Munich, Michigan 1987: Second State Examination in Law, Munich PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2020-2022: Director General, Department for Economy and Sustainable Development, G7 Foreign Affairs Sous Sherpa, with rank of Ambassador, Federal Foreign Office, Berlin 2016–2020: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Teheran 2014–2016: Vice-President of the Federal Foreign Intelligence Service, Berlin 2011–2014: Chairman of the Crises Committee of the German Federal Government, Crisis Commissioner with rank of Ambassador, Federal Foreign Office, Berlin 2007–2011: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Yemen, Sana’a, Yemen 2007: Special Envoy for the Peace Process in Somalia, with the rank of Ambassador (German EU Council Presidency 2007) 2006: Political Adviser at EUFOR RD Congo Operation Headquarters in Potsdam, Germany Interim Head of the German Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo 2003–2006: Head of the Minister of State’s Office at the Federal Foreign Office, Berlin 2002–2003: Deputy Head of Division at the Federal Foreign Office, Political Department, Berlin 2000–2002: German Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, Consul General 1997–2000: Federal Foreign Office, Political Department, Bonn/Berlin 1993–1997: Head of Private Office, OSCE Secretary General, OSCE Secretariat in Vienna, Austria 1991–1993: German Embassy Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1st Secretary for Development Cooperation, 1990: Entrance in Higher Diplomatic Service, Foreign Office Bonn 1989–1990: Judge at the Federal Ministry of Justice, Bonn 1987–1989: Judge, Regional Court, Munich Fotos: Peter Lechner und Daniel Trippolt/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Brasilien BRAZIL - H.E. Nelson Antonio Tabajara de Oliveira Credentials: 05.05.2022 Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1957 Married, two children EDUCATION 1983: graduated from the Brazilian Diplomatic Academy (lnstituto Rio Branco) 2007: presented his master's thesis at the Foreign Ministry's High Level Studies for Diplomats (''New Threats, Old Vulnerabilities: the new concept of hemispheric security and the Latin-American development agenda") PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2018-2022: posted as Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden and to the Republic of Latvia (non-resident) 2018-2019: Under Secretary-General for Multilateral Affairs and for European and North American Political Affairs 2015-2018: Special Adviser and Director-General of the Department for Defense and Security Affairs 2013-2015: Press Secretary and Special Adviser to the Foreign Minister 2011-2013: Director-General of the Department for Central America and the Caribbean 2008-2011: posted to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, Switzerland 2005-2008: posted to the Brazilian Permanent Missions to the Organisation of American States - OAS in Washington, USA 2003-2006: Head of the Division for the Organization of American States 1999-2001: posted to the Embassy of Brazil to Stockholm, Sweden 1996-1999: Head of the Division for the Antarctic, the Law of the Sea and Outer Space Affairs 1993-1996: posted to the Embassy of Brazil to New Delhi, India 1990-1993: posted to the Embassy of Brazil to Santiago, Chile 1987-1990: posted to the Embassy of Brazil to the Holy See, Vatican Ambassador Tabajara was decorated by His Holiness the Pope John Paul II, with the Saint Gregory Magnus Order, and by the His Majesty the King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf, with the Order of the Polar Star. He has also received the Grand Cross of the Brazilian Foreign Ministry (Order of Rio Branco), as well as; Brazilian Orders of Merit from the Navy, Anny, Air Force, the Ministry of Defense and the Joint Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, among other decorations. Fotos: Peter Lechner und Daniel Trippolt/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Peru PERU - H.E. Luis Alberto Campana Boluarte Credentials: 15.03.2022 Born on February 28, 1959 in Lima Married with three children EDUCATION ● Bachelor of Law, Universidad Católica del Perú (1982) ● Graduate of International Relations, Diplomatic Academy of Peru (1987) ● Diploma of the Diplomatic Service Career, Diplomatic Academy of Peru (1987) ● Master in International Law and International Relations, José Matías Delgado University, San Salvador-El Salvador (1996-1998) ● Degree in Law, Universidad Católica del Perú (2000) OTHER STUDIES ● Diploma in International Relations, Diplomatic School of Spain (1988-1989) ● Diploma of International Law, Inter-American Juridical Institute, Rio de Janeiro-Brazil (1993) ● Master's Studies in International Relations, Georgetown University, Washington DC- United States of America (1995-1996) ● Completed Doctorate studies in International Relations and International Law, Complutense University of Madrid and Ortega y Gasset Research Institute. Madrid - Spain (2004-2006) ● Diploma in Consular Management, Diplomatic Academy of Peru (2009) ● Upgrading Diploma in International Law, Diplomatic Academy of Peru (2015) ● Course on Strategic Management for Defence and Crisis Management (CEDEYAC), Naval War College, Peruvian Navy (2017) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WORK AREAS AND POSITIONS PERFORMED IN THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS ● Director of Antarctic Affairs (2017- June 2018) ● Senior Advisor at the Diplomatic Academy of Peru (2016-2017) ● Head of the General Office of Human Resources (2016) ● Directorate General for Studies and Strategies of Foreign Policy- Director of Policies and Strategies (2015) ● Undersecretariat of Cultural Affairs - Director of Cultural Policy (2008-2010) ● Undersecretariat of Administration - Director of Finance (2007) ● Chief of Staff of the General Secretary of the Presidency of the Republic (2002) ● Office of the Vice Minister Secretary General (2001) ● Diplomatic Academy of Peru (1999-2001) ● Directorate General of Cooperation (1999) ● Directorate General of Planning (1991-1992) ● Undersecretariat of Special Policy - Directorate of Antarctic Affairs (1989) ● Undersecretariat of Economic Affairs - Directorate General of International Cooperation (1988) POSITIONS PERFORMED IN THE ENTITIES OF THE SERVICE ABROAD ● Ambassador of Peru to the Republic of Turkey (July 2018-January 2022) ● General Consul of Peru in Amsterdam - The Netherlands (2010-2015) ● Minister Counsellor, Embassy of Peru in Spain (2002-2007) ● Secretary in the Permanent Representation of Peru to the Organisation of American States (OAS) (1992-1996) Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Libien LIBYA - H.E. Osama Abduljalil Abdulhadi Credentials: 15.03.2022 Born on December 27, 1975 in Tripoli, Libya Married with 2 daughters and 2 sons EDUCATION 1999: Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery 2009: Diploma in Diplomacy - The Institute of Diplomatic Studies at the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2012: Master's degree in Health Administration PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2019-2021: Director-General of the National Center for Accreditation of Health Institutions 2018: Senior consultant at the National Center for Accreditation of Health Institutions 2018: Director-General of the International Cooperation Department at the National Center for Accreditation of Health Institutions 2015-2018: Head of the Health Office at the Libyan Embassy in Tunis 2015-2018: Medical Attaché at the Libyan Embassy in the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria (non-resident) 2013-2015: Director of Treatment Department at the Ministry of Health 2011-2015: Chairman of the Crisis Management Committee at the Ministry of Health and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Treatment at the Ministry of Health 2012: Director of the Central Committees for Treatment and Health Facility Office at the Ministry of Health 2011-2021: Deputy Director-General of the Union of Medical Professions-Libya Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Laos LAOS - H.E. Khonepheng Thammavong Credentials: 15.03.2022 Born on February 15, 1962 in Xiengkhouang, Lao PDR Marital status: Married with one daughter and one son EDUCATION 1970-1976: Primary School and Secondary School, Socialist Republic of Vietnam 1976-1980: High School, Xiengkhouang Province, Lao PDR 1982-1988: Master of Arts in International Relations, Moscow State University of International Relations (MGIMO), Moscow, Russia Federation (Former Soviet Union) 1991-1992: Training Course on Japanese Language,Saitamaprefecture, Japan 1997: Training Course on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Lund University, Sweden PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE July 2022–February 2022: Advisor to the Economics Affairs Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lao PDR March 2016–July 2021: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Lao PDR to the Republic of Singapore February 2013–March 2016: Deputy Director General, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lao PDR April 2008–March 2013: Minister Counselor and Deputy Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of the Lao PDR to United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) and the Embassy of the Lao PDR to Switzerland, Cyprus, Italy, Malta, Greece, Turkey and Liechtenstein 2006–2008: Director, UN Political and Security Division, Department of International Organisations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lao PDR 2002–2006: Second and First Secretary, Embassy of the Lao PDR in Tokyo, Japan and Executive Board, ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC), Tokyo, Japan 1997–2002: Deputy Director, UN Political and Security Division, Department of International Organisations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lao PDR 1993–1996: Third Secretary, Embassy of the Lao PDR to Japan and the Republic of Korea 1988–1992: Desk officer, UNPolitical and Security Division, Department of International Organisations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lao PDR 1980-1982: General Service staff, Protocol Department and Cabinet, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lao PDR Languages: Lao, English, Russian, Vietnamese and Japanese Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Indonesien INDONESIA - H.E. Damos Dumoli Agusman Credentials: 15.03.2022 Born on August 4, 1963 in Aceh Barat Marital status: Married, one child EDUCATION 1987: Graduation at Padjajaran University, Bandung 1991: acquiring MA in International Law and Politics in University of Hull, UK 1994: Doctorate degree on international law from University of Frankfurt. He also attended the The Hague Academy of International Law in 1994. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2017-2022: Director General for Legal Affairs and International Treaties of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Indonesia Most of his career in the Ministry has been devoted to international law. He took care of all treaties concluded by Indonesia, on how they are prepared, concluded, and then implemented in the domestic level. He also dealt with maritime issues and how Indonesia implements UNCLOS 1982, and handled maritime boundaries negotiation. 2010-2014: Consul General of Indonesia in Frankfurt, Germany 2000-2004: Counsellor at the Indonesian Embassy and at the Indonesian Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna 1993-1997: has been posted to some prestigious foreign missions abroad i.e. the Indonesian Embassy in The Hague, the Netherlands He has published books “Hukum Perjanjian Internasional, Teori dan Praktik di Indonesia, Refika (2010), “Treaties under Indonesian Law: Comparative Study”, Rosda (2014) and Indonesia dalam Dinamika Hukum Internasional, Keni Media (2021). Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Vereinigte Arabische Emirate UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - H.E. Hamad Ali Mohammed Subaih Alkaabi Credentials: 15.03.2022 Born 1981 in Al Ain, UAE EDUCATION Bachelor in Nuclear Engineering Purdue University (USA) Master in Nuclear Engineering Purdue University (USA) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2017-2019 UAE non-resident ambassador Slovakia and Slovenia 2016-2019 UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Austria Since 2016 - Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna Since 2008 - Permanent Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), UAE Special Representative for International Nuclear Cooperation, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Management of the Federal Authority of Nuclear Regulation (FANR) Since 2007 - developing a peaceful nuclear energy programme in the UAE, represented the UAE Government in multiple UN and Multilateral forums including the Non Proliferation Treaty review conferences , and the Nuclear Security Summit series, the Executive Affairs Authority in Abu Dhabi with work focused on energy planning for the Emirate Languages: Arabic, English Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Nordmazedonien NORTH MACEDONIA - H.E. Osvit Rosoklija Credentials: 15.03.2022 Born on July 20, 1955 in Skopje Married with two children EDUCATION Faculty of Law St. Kliment Ohridski, Bitola COURSES Diplomatic Academy in Vienna (1994) Diplomatic Academy in Berlin (1995) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • 2019 – Deputy Director in Directorate for Diplomatic Protocol • 2015-2019 - Minister-Counsellor (DCM) in the Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia in Vienna • 2011-2015: o Head of Unit for bilateral relations with European Countries o Cabinet of the MFA, Head of Unit for coordination of the activities of the Minister of FA o Head of Department (Directorate) for bilateral relations with Non-European Countries • 2006-2011 - Minister-Counsellor (DCM) in the Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia in Berlin • 2001-2006 – Cabinet of the MFA: o Head of Unit for political and economic affairs o Head of Unit for International Law o Head of Unit for Coordination of the activities of the Minister of FA o Head of Unit for security and informatics • 2000-2001 – Minister-Counsellor (DCM) in the Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia in Berlin • 1997-2000 - Consul-Counsellor in the Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia in Bonn • 1995 - Head of the Unit for Consular Affairs • 1994 – Special Adviser in the Sector for European Countries • 1994 – Joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of North Macedonia Languages: English, German Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Kanada CANADA - H.E. Troy Lulashnyk Credentials: 12.01.2022 Married with two children EDUCATION 1992: Political Science (BA), University of Winnipeg 1995: Political Studies (MA), University of Manitoba PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2017-2021: Director General of the Israel, West Bank and Gaza, Egypt and Maghreb Bureau 2014-2017: Canada’s ambassador to Egypt 2011-2014: Canada’s ambassador to Ukraine 2006-2011: Director General of the Non-Proliferation and Security Threat Reduction Bureau, responsible for international security programming related to threat reduction, counterterrorism and combatting international criminal activity 2002-2006: Director of the Global Partnership Program, where he helped manage the Cold War legacy of weapons and materials of mass destruction and related expertise in the former Soviet Union 1999: joined the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Languages: English, French Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Equador ECUADOR - H.E. Mireya Muñoz Mera Credentials: 12.01.2022 1989-1990: studied at the Diplomatic Academy in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador PROFESSIONAL CAREER December 2020: appointed as Ambassador of Ecuador to Israel 2015-2017: Consul of Ecuador in The Hague and Deputy Representative of Ecuador to international organizations based in the Netherlands 2012-2014: Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Ecuador in Colombia 2003-2008: negotiator of Ecuador to the World Trade Organization – WTO- in Geneva, Switzerland 1995-1999: appointed to the Embassy of Ecuador in Washington D.C. At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ecuador she served at the Environmental Directorate (2008), as Director of Global Trade (2009-2011), Director of South America, Director of United Nations System (2017). Ambassador Muñoz was Undersecretary of Multilateral Affairs (June 2018 to November 2020). She participated as Delegate of Ecuador to Environmental Negotiations within the United Nations Convention of Biodiversity (UNCBD); Convention of Climate Change (UNCCC); Assembly and Board of the Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands. Ambassador Muñoz also participated in Trade Negotiations in WTO Doha Round; Negotiations for Banana Market Access with the EU; Panels for Ecuadorian “fine and flavor” cocoa, UN General Assembly meetings, among others. Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Italien ITALY - H.E. Stefano Beltrame Credentials: 12.01.2022 Born on December 8, 1960 in Verona (Italy) EDUCATION 1985: Master’s Degree in Political Science (110/ 110 “cum laude”), University of Padua 1985: Postgraduate studies in Diplomacy and International Relations, University of Padua PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1990 - 1991: Johnson & Johnson, Turnhout (Belgium) 1988 - 1990: Procter & Gamble, European Center Buying Organization, Brussels DIPLOMATIC CAREER 2019 - 2021: Head of the Diplomatic Institute, Rome 2018 - 2019: Diplomatic Advisor to the Minister of Interior, Rome 2013 - 2018: Consul General of Italy, Shanghai 2010 - 2013: Diplomatic Advisor to the President of the Region Veneto, Venice 2006 - 2010: Italian Embassy, Head of the Economic, Finance and Scientific Affairs Section, Washington DC 2003 - 2006: Italian Embassy, Deputy Chief of Mission, Teheran 2001 - 2003: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Middle East and North Africa Department, Chief of Staff, Rome 1998 - 2001: Italian Embassy, First Secretary, Bonn/Berlin 1993 - 1998: Italian Embassy, Deputy Chief of Mission, Kuwait 1991 - 1993: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of Economic Affairs, Rome PUBLICATIONS 2018: “Short History of the Italians in China” (in Italian), LUISS University Press 2013: “History of Kuwait. The Arabs, the West and the First Gulf War” (in Italian), Ed. Aracne 2009: "Mossadeq. Iran, Oil, the US and the roots of the Islamic Revolution” (in Italian), Ed. Rubettino 2003: “The First Gulf War. Why Baghdad was not taken. From the chronicles to an analysis of a conflict which is still open” (in Italian), Ed. Adn Kronos Libri Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Malaysia MALAYSIA - H.E. Ikram bin Mohammad Ibrahim Credentials: 12.01.2022 Born on October 4, 1970 in Johor, Malaysia Married, four sons EDUCATION 1994: BA (Honours) in Political Science, International Islamic University Malaysia 1998: United Nations Disarmament Fellowship Programme 2000: Certificate in Diplomatic Studies (Foreign Service Programme), Oxford University PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2018-2021: High Commissioner of Malaysia to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 2015-2017: Undersecretary for Multilateral Security Affairs, MFA Malaysia – concurrently served as Co-Chair of the ASEAN Regional Forum Inter-sessional Meeting on Non- Proliferation and Disarmament and Sous Sherpa to the Nuclear Security Summit 2013-2015: Minister/Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Malaysia in Washington, DC 2010-2013: Minister Counsellor/Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Malaysia in Brussels 2008-2010: Principal Assistant Secretary, Multilateral Political Affairs Division, MFA Malaysia 2007-2008: Special Officer to the Secretary General, MFA Malaysia 2003-2007: First Secretary, Permanent Mission of Malaysia to the United Nations, New York 1996-2003: Assistant Secretary, Multilateral Political Affairs Division, MFA Malaysia (study leave: 1997 and 1999/2000) Languages: English, Malay Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Mongolien MONGOLIA - H.E. Tsengeg Mijiddorj Credentials: 12.01.2022 Born on October 20, 1982 in Ulan Bator, Mongolia Married, two daughters EDUCATION 1990-1999: Secondary school, Erdenet city, Mongolia 1999-2003: Bachelor of Arts, National University of Mongolia PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE August 2016 - November 2021: Director, Department of Europe, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia July 2015 - August 2016: Director, Department of Europe and Americas, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Jan-July 2015: Deputy Director, Department of Europe and Americas, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia 2013-2014: Deputy Director, Department of Americas and Africa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia 2010-2013: Third and Second Secretary, Embassy/Permanent Mission of Mongolia in Vienna 2009-2010: Third Secretary, Department of Europe, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia 2008-2009: Third Secretary, Protocol Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia 2005-2006: Attaché, Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia 2004-2005: Attaché, Department of Americas, Middle East and Africa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia 2003-2004: Attaché, Department of Europe, Middle East and Africa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Languages: English, Russian Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - H.E. Victoria Reggie Kennedy Credentials: 12.01.2022 Born on February 26, 1954 Widowed EDUCATION B.A. in English from Newcomb College, New Orleans, Louisiana J.D. from Tulane Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana Recipient of numerous civic awards and honors, including eight honorary degrees PROFESSIONAL CAREER Attorney based in the Boston, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C. offices of the global law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP Member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, where she advocated for public policies that contribute to economic success and generate economic opportunity for people and businesses in the region Co-Founder and President Emerita of the board of directors of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, a non-partisan, non-profit organization that educates the public about the U.S. system of government Trustee of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts where she chaired the Education Committee for more than a decade Served for many years on the Board of Overseers of Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts Serving on the Board of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence for ten years and co-founding a non-profit organization, Common Sense About Kids and Guns Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Großbritannien UNITED KINGDOM - H.E. Lindsay Skoll Credentials: 12.01.2022 Born on September 26, 1970 in Manchester Married with three children PROFESSIONAL CAREER 1992: University of Nottingham: BA History with Russian, First Class Joint Hons 1993: University of Edinburgh: Degree in TEFL (distinction) 1992-1995: Government of Japan (JET Programme), Counsellor for International Relations 1995-1996: International PR DIPLOMATIC CAREER 2017-2020: Minister and Deputy Head of Mission, Moscow 2017: Russian Language Training 2016: UK Coordinator, Zika Virus Response 2012-2015: High Commissioner to Seychelles 2010-2012: Head (Climate), Climate Change and Energy Department 2010: Senior Policy Secretary to the Gulf and UAE Initiatives, Middle East and North Africa Directorate 2007-2009: Maternity Leave 2006-2007: Head, NE Asia Policy, Cabinet Office 2004-2006: Deputy Head of Mission, Pyongyang 2003-2004: Joint Assessments Staff, Cabinet Office 2002: Japanese Language Training 2001-2002: Head, Korea and Mongolia Section, North East Asia and Pacific Directorate 1999-2001: Head, VIP Inward Visits Section, Conference and Visits Group, Protocol Directorate 1997-1998: Media Services Officer for CHOGM, EU Presidency and G8, Press Department 1996-1997: Information and Visits Officer, Central and Eastern Europe, Information Department 1996: Joined Foreign and Commonwealth Office She was awarded the CMG (Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George) in HM The Queen’s 2019 New Year’s Honours List for her services to British foreign policy. Languages: 1992: BA (Joint Honours) in History with Russian, University of Nottingham 1993: TEFL Diploma (Distinction), Edinburgh 2002: Japanese Language Training 2003: Korean Language Training 2017: Russian Language Training Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Ukraine UKRAINE - H.E. Vasyl Khymynets Credentials: 12.01.2022 Born on January 13, 1970, in Uzhhorod, Ukraine Married, one child EDUCATION 1987-1993: Faculty of Romance-Germanic Philology, Department of German Studies National University of Uzhhorod 1997: Faculty of Economics, National University of Uzhhorod 2001- 2002: Diplomatic Academy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Master's degree in foreign policy 2008: Doctorate on the topic of Ukrainian-German relations. Obtaining the doctoral degree PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2015 - 2021: Head of the 1st Territorial European Department in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 2009 - 2015: Envoy-Counsellor, Embassy of Ukraine in Berlin. In 2012 and 2014 Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of Ukraine 2008 - 2009: Deputy Head, Head of the Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 2007 - 2008: Head of the Department for Social and Humanitarian Affairs in the Department for Cultural and Humanitarian Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 2003 - 2007: First Secretary of Embassy, Embassy of Ukraine in Berlin 2001 - 2003: Head of the Department for Ukrainian Diaspora, National Minorities and Religions, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 2001: Second Secretary, Department for Cultural, Social and Humanitarian Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 1997 - 2001: Second Secretary, Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Austria 1993 - 1997: Chair of German Studies, National University of Uzhhorod Languages: German, English Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Azerbaijan AZERBAIJAN - H.E. Rovshan Sadigbayli Credentials: 13.09.2021 Married, one child EDUCATION Bachelor and Master’s degrees in the Middle Eastern Studies, International Relations and Education Policy from Baku State University, Bilkent University (Turkey) and University of Massachusetts (USA) Training programmes at George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, Germany (2007), Geneva Center for Security Policy, Switzerland (2009) and NATO Defense College, Italy (2009) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2016-2021 Counsellor and Deputy Chief of Mission in the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Austria and Permanent Mission of Azerbaijan to the OSCE and other International Organisations in Vienna, Austria 2010-2013 Second and First Secretary at the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United States of America 2006-2016 worked in various positions within the MFA in the Departments of Foreign Policy Planning and Regional Security from 2006 joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Since 2002 has been working in the Government of Azerbaijan Languages: English, Russian and French Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Chile CHILE - H.E. Belén Sapag Muñoz de la Peña Credentials: 13.09.2021 Born on January 1, 1965 in Santiago de Chile Ms. Sapag is strongly committed to international peace and security and the rights of the child. She shares with her partner Roberto a love of sports and the outdoors. Practices endurance running and ballet. EDUCATION Obtained her primary and high school education from Woodridge School (London), the British Council School (Madrid) and The Grange School (Santiago). Ms. Sapag completed her music studies at the Escuela Moderna de Musica with maestro Octavio Hasbun and later with the clarinetist Leonardo Acuña. 1992 Bachelor of Legal and Social Sciences from Universidad de Chile Lawyer from Universidad de Chile, admitted to the Bar Before joining the Foreign Service, she worked in legal private practice and later served as a pro bono Public Defender (Appeals Court of Santiago). 1994 Graduated from the Diplomatic Academy “Andrés Bello” 1995 Completed the Young Leaders Program (JICA) in Japan (1995). 1997-2002 Served in the Embassy of Chile in Argentina 2005 Master in Foreign Policy summa cum laude from the University of Santiago Commissioned at the Embassy in Malaysia 2006-2011 & 2013-2018 Served in the Permanent Mission of Chile to the United Nations-New York 2009 Graduated from the Executive Leadership Programme of the JFK School of Government of Harvard University Foreign Affairs Ministry Award as best student of the year and International Organizations Award granted by the OAS. Political Coordinator in the Security Council during Chile's fifth membership. Ms. Sapag was also an elected member of UNIFEM Consultative Committee. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Until May 2021: Chief of Staff of the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs 2011-2013: Deputy Director(s) of European Affairs 2002-2005: Head of the Foreign Service Department 1995-1997 in the Cabinet of the Minister and the Directorate of Special Policy (current Directorate of International and Human Security) She has been a professor of administrative law and assistant professor in International Economic Relations at the Diplomatic Academy and panelist in a variety of institutions such as the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and IDEA. Delegate in numerous international meetings, she has co-facilitated and/or negotiated multilateral instruments such as the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and resolutions at the UN Security Council, Sanctions Committees, General Assembly, ECOSOC and funds and programmes. Co-author of "Chile, an actor in the multilateral system: a national tradition" and author of "The Confidence Building Measures in the Argentine - Chilean Standing Committee on Security: Its Contribution to Hemispheric Cooperative Security". Languages: Spanish, English and French Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Neu Seeland NEW ZEALAND - H.E. Brian Hewson Credentials: 13.09.2021 EDUCATION 1995: BA (Hons), Ph.D History, Canterbury University, Christchurch, New Zealand PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2020: Acting Director-General, North Asia Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Wellington 2018: Director China, North Asia Division, MFAT, Wellington 2015: Political Counsellor, New Zealand Embassy, Beijing 2010: Deputy Consul-General, New Zealand Consulate-General, Shanghai 2008: Senior Policy Officer, Pacific Division, MFAT, Wellington 2004: Private Secretary, Office of the Minister of Defence (Hon Mark Burton and Hon Phil Goff), Wellington 2000: Senior Analyst, International Defence Relations and Strategic Policy Division, New Zealand Ministry of Defence, Wellington 1997: Assistant Lecturer, Asia-Pacific History, Department of History, Canterbury University Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Kirgisistan KYRGYZ REPUBLIC - H.E. Tolendy Makeyev Credentials: 13.09.2021 Born on 26 April,1958 in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic Married, two children EDUCATION 1975-1980: Faculty of Foreign languages, Kyrgyz State University, KR Qualification: Philologist, Language instructor, Interpreter PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2019 – 2021 Director of the Second Political Department of MFA KR 2014 – 2019 General Manager of LLC " K. O. Standard Agroservice», Bishkek 2012 – 2013 Advisor to the German consulting firm VD Consult GmbH 2010 – 2012 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kyrgyz Republic to Germany, and the Vatican, Sweden, and Denmark, concurrently with residence in Berlin 2005- 2010 National Coordinator of the SCO from the Kyrgyz Republic in the rank of Deputy Minister of MFA KR 2004 – 2005 Head of the Department of Foreign Policy Planning and Multilateral Economic Cooperation of MFA KR 2001 – 2004 Minister-Counsellor in the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Germany 1998 – 2001 Head of the Western Countries Department, Deputy Director, Director of the First Political Department of MFA KR 1997 – 1998 Head of the Consular Agency of the Kyrgyz Republic in Frankfurt am Main, Germany 1995 – 1997 Chargé d'affaires of the Kyrgyz Republic in Germany, Counsellor of the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Germany 1993 – 1994 Chief of the sector, expert the EU and US department, MFA KR 1991 – 1992 Second First Secretary, Department of economic and cultural cooperation, MFA KR 1990 – 1991 Executive Secretary, Board of the Kyrgyz Branch, Association for the UN Promotion, USSR, Bishkek 1986 – 1990 Translator, Central courses for training and advanced retraining of aviation personnel, Bishkek 1980 – 1986 Language instructor, Chair of German, Kyrgyz State University Languages: Russian, German, English Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Lettland LATVIA - H.E. Guna Japiņa Credentials: 13.09.2021 Born on 23 August 1974 in Rīga, Latvia Married EDUCATION 2000 Master Degree in Law Science, University of Latvia 1996 Bachelor Degree in Law Science, Lawyer Qualification, University of Latvia Additional education August-September 2020: Peace Mediation & Crisis Diplomacy in Action, Foreign Service Academy, Germany January-June 2011: Security Policy Course, Federal Academy for Security Policy, Germany PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2016-2021: Director of the Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia August 2011- August 2016: Counsellor, Deputy Head of the Embassy of the Embassy of the Republic of Latvia to the Federal Republic of Germany June 2006- December 2010: Director of the European Union Coordination Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia January-June 2006: Deputy-Director of the European Union Coordination Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia September 2003- December 2005: Head of the Permanent Representatives Committee I (COREPER I) Division, European Union Co-ordination Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia September 2003: Head of the Internal Market Division, European Union Co-ordination Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia June-August 2003: Acting Head of the European Union Economic Policy Division, European Union Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia July 2002– May 2003: Deputy-Head of the European Union Integration Division, European Union Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia July 2001 - June 2002: Second Secretary, Task Force for Preparation of the European Union Accession Negotiations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia August 1998 – July 2001: Third Secretary, Embassy of the Republic of Latvia to the Federal Republic of Germany January 1997– August 1998: Senior Desk Officer, International Treaties Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia LANGUAGES Latvian, English, German, Russian AWARDS 2020: Commander of the Cross of Recognition (Third class) of the Republic of Latvia 2020: Certificate of Recognition of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia 2000; 2004: Certificate of Recognition of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Schweden SWEDEN - H.E. Annika Markovic Credentials: 13.09.2021 Born on 9 June 1964 in Stockholm, Sweden Married, three children EDUCATION 1982: Majored in Social Sciences from the upper secondary school Brännkyrka Gymnasium 1983: Holds a certificate de Langue et de Civilisation from the Sorbonne University in Paris 1986: Graduated in Business Economy from the University of Stockholm PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE September 2018 to August 2021: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sweden to the Kingdom of The Netherlands and Permanent Representative of Sweden to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and Permanent Representative of Sweden to the International Criminal Court in The Hague February 2014 until August 2018: Permanent Representative of Sweden to the OECD and UNESCO From September 2011 until her nomination as Permanent Representative of Sweden to the OECD and UNESCO: in charge of international negotiations in the field of environment and sustainable development as Sweden´s Environment Ambassador at the Ministry of the Environment. She has co-chaired the Arctic Council high-level task force on black carbon and methane as well as the Climate and Clean Air Coalition, a global initiative to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants that Sweden has been part of developing. August 2007: appointed Sweden's Ambassador to Brazil, also accredited to Suriname 2003 to 2007: served as Sweden's Ambassador to the Philippines and Palau 2000: appointed Deputy Director at the multilateral department at the Ministry 1995-1999: First Secretary at the Swedish Mission to the United Nations in New York 1990: started her diplomatic career at the Foreign Ministry, working on multilateral issues such as disarmament and non-proliferation and reform of the United Nations Languages Swedish, English, French Fotos: Peter Lechner/ HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Dominikanische Republik DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - H.E. Laura Virginia Faxas de Jorgensen Credentials: 05.07.2021 Born on February 7, 1954 in San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic Married to Eric Jorgensen One daughter: Ema Lou Jorgensen EDUCATION Bachelor in Sociology, Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD), 1980 Master in Social Sciences, specialization in Labor Sociology, Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales (FLACSO-MEXICO), 1982 PhD in Sociology, Ecole de Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (EHESS), Paris, 1996 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE December 2020-current Ambassador to the Republic of Austria July-December 2020 Ambassador, Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs 2017-2020 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Sweden, with concurrent accreditation to Denmark, Finland and Norway 2009-2013 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the French Republic, with concurrent accreditation to the Principality of Monaco and Burkina Faso 1996-2000 / 2004-2010 and 2013-2016 Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the UNESCO Other positions and functions: * Professor of Sociology in many international academic institutions. * Member of the Executive Secretariat of the Presidential Commission for the Reform and Modernization of the State (responsible of the Political Reform). Languages: Spanish (mother tongue), bilingual French-Spanish, English Publications: -2019: Laura Faxas, Yvon Le Bot and Ernesto Ottone (eds)” Los avatares de la democracia en la globalización”, FUNGLODE Editorial, UNESCO Chair/ Iglobal, Colegio de Estudios Mundiales (FMSH). -2019: Laura Faxas and Claire Guillemin (eds)” Nuevas dinámicas sociopolíticas y jóvenes en el Caribe”, FUNGLODE Editorial, UNESCO Chair/ Iglobal, Instituto de las Américas. -2005: “République dominicaine. Système Politique et Mouvement Populaire. 1961-1990”., Toulouse, Presse Universitaire du Mirail. Other Publications: Multiple publications in the areas of Urban Services, Migration, Agrarian Affairs, Political Reform, Political Sociology, Social Movements. Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF und Lukas Hardt-Stremayr MEHR ANZEIGEN
Slowenien SLOVENIA - H.E. Aleksander Geržina Credentials: 05.07.2021 Born on July 19, 1966 in Maribor, Slovenia Married to Ms. Gaja Peric, Slovenian diplomat, and father of son Filip-Noel, born 2005 EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in History, Ljubljana (1991) and a 3 months scholarship of the Austrian Federal Chancellery at the University of Vienna Training: University of Vienna; RUSI, London (1991-1992) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE March 2020-April 2021: Ambassador, Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2017-2019 Nov.: Ambassador, Deputy Political Director, Deputy Director General for CFSP 2015 Sep.-2017 Dec.: Ambassador, Special Coordinator for Terrorism in the MFA 2014-2015: Ambassador, Director-General for European and Bilateral Issues 2009-2013: Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to the Republic of Austria, Permanent Representative to the IAEA, CTBTO, UNIDO in Vienna 2006-2009: Minister Plenipotentiary, Director for Europe, MFA 2008: Special Representative of the Slovenian EU Presidency for Cyprus 2005-2006: Minister Plenipotentiary, Deputy Director for EU in the MFA 2004-2005: Head of OSCE Task Force for the Slovenian OSCE Presidency 2003-2004: Representative of Slovenia to the PSC, Brussels 2000-2002: Minister Plenipotentiary, Director of CFSP Unit, MFA 1998-2000: Deputy Head of Mission of the Republic of Slovenia to NATO and WEU 1996-1998: First Secretary/Counsellor, Mission of the Republic of Slovenia to EU, WEU and NATO, Alternate Representative to the PC OPCW, The Hague 1995-1996: Counsellor; Deputy Head of the Cabinet of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ljubljana 1994: Observer/Adviser, UN Mission in Mozambique (ONUMOZ), New York, Maputo 1993: Second Secretary, Office of the Secretary-General of the MFA, Ljubljana 1992: Entering the Foreign Service, Attaché, Consular Department, Ljubljana, Member of the Coordination Group on Bosnian Refugees Languages: Slovenian (mother tongue), German C2, English C2, Croatian C2, Serbian C2, French and Italian B2 Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF und Lukas Hardt-Stremayr MEHR ANZEIGEN
Nicaraqua NICARAGUA - H.E. Sabra Amari Murillo Centeno Credentials: 05.07.2021 Born on September 02, 1983, in Havana, Cuba Nicaraguan Nationality Marital status: Single EDUCATION 2005: Bachelor’s in Architecture, National University of Engineering UNI-IES 2011: Posgraduate of Housing Architecture and Environment, National University of Engineering UNI-IES 2021: Master in Asia-Pacific Distance Studies, University of Tamkang, China Taiwan OTHER COURSES Korean Language and Korean culture course for diplomats, Seoul-Korea, 2018 III World Forum of Young Diplomatics, Moscow- Russia, 2019 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE February 2021- Current Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the and Permanent Representative to the Republic of Austria with current accreditation to Serbia 2020-2021 Minister Counselor with Consular Function to the Republic of Austria 2019-2020 Minister Counselor with Consular Function to the Republic of Switzerland 2017-2019 Responsible for the Directorate of Africa and the Middle East, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nicaragua 2014-2017 Project Officer, Hugo Chavez Frías Foundation, Nicaragua 2012-2014 Responsible for Infrastructure Projects, Programs and Projects Alba Social, Nicaragua 2009-2012 Project Analyst, ALBA PETROCARIBE, Nicaragua Languages: Spanish (mother tongue), English Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF und Lukas Hardt-Stremayr MEHR ANZEIGEN
Nigeria NIGERIA - H.E. Suleiman Dauda Umar Credentials: 05.07.2021 Born on December 3, 1963 in Zaria, Nigeria Married with children EDUCATION 1985: LL.B (Hons.), Jos. 1986: Barrister at Law (B.L.), Lagos 1987: N.Y.S.C. Discharge Certificate 1994: Post Grad Certificate in Diplomacy, Lagos 2015: MA (International Politics), Brussels 2016: Advanced Certificate in Strategic Negotiation, Brussels PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE January 1, 2019 – June 2020: Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Headquarters, Abuja September 24, 2017 – June 19, 2018: Ag. Director European Affairs Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Headquarters Abuja April 26, 2012 – June 30, 2014: Assistant Director, (Protocol, Administration), Office of the Vice President of Nigeria, State House, Aso Villa November 4, 2011 – April 25, 2012: Assistant Director, Foreign Service Inspectorate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Headquarters Abuja March 1, 2007 – October 13, 2008: Assistant Chief Foreign Affairs Officer Grade IV (Discipline) Posting and Discipline Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja January 1, 2001 – April 24, 2003: Foreign Affairs Officer Grade V, Legal and Treaties Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Zone 3 Wuse, Abuja September 24, 2000 – December 31, 2000: Foreign Affairs Officer Grade VI, Legal and Treaties Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Zone 3 Wuse, Abuja January 1, 1996 (Desk Officer, Appointments, Promotion and Establishment Department from 1996-1998): Foreign Affairs Officer Grade VI, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja December 31, 1994 – December 31, 1995: Foreign Affairs Officer Grade VII, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja January 6, 1993 – January 5, 1995 (Desk Officer Inter African Affairs Department): Foreign Affairs Officer Grade VIII, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja AT POST June 2020 till to date: Appointed and confirmed as Ambassador to Austria by Mr President June 19, 2018 - May 2020: Consul-General, Consulate General of Nigeria, Frankfurt, Germany February 8, 2016 – September 24, 2017: Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., Embassy/Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the Royal Kingdom of Belgium, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, European Union and ACP Group of States resident in Brussels July 2, 2014 – September 24, 2017: Minister (Consular and Immigration), Embassy/Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the Royal Kingdom of Belgium, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, European Union and ACP Group of States resident in Brussels February 3, 2010 – October 30, 2011: Minister – Multi-Lateral (UNODC, UNIDO, UNCITRAL) and Head of Chancery, Embassy/Permanent Mission of Nigeria, Vienna, Austria October 13, 2008 – February 3, 2010: Minister Counsellor (Protocol)/DCOP Nigeria High Commission London September 16, 2003 – February 28, 2007: Consul (Counsellor), Consular and Immigration, Protocol, Consulate-General of Nigeria, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia April 25, 2003 – September 15, 2003: Counsellor, (Consular, Protocol and Head of Chancery) Embassy of Nigeria, Tunis, Tunisia October 27, 1998 – September 23, 2000: Consul-General, Consulate General of Nigeria, Frankfurt, Germany, June 19, 2018 – May 2020 First Secretary/Desk Officer, Economic, Trade and Protocol Embassy of Nigeria, Cairo, Egypt Languages: English, Hausa Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF und Lukas Hardt-Stremayr MEHR ANZEIGEN
Panama PANAMA - H.E. Dario Ernesto Chiru Ochoa Credentials: 05.07.2021 Born on August 18, 1952 in Panama Panamanian nationality Married and has one son and three grandchildren Admitted to the Diplomatic Career of Panama on 19 of August 1983, at the rank of Third Secretary. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in International Relations 1976, at University of Panama, Faculty of Public Affairs Management Complete Program Studies in Law and Political Sciences, University of Panama United Nations Disarmament and International Security Program, (1987); Master in Development Policy (2014-2015), Centre Européen de Recherches Internationales & Stratégique (CERIS), Brussels, Belgium. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2019 General Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2018 Deputy Director General of the Diplomatic and Consular Academy "Ernesto Pimentel Castillero" 2015 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Belgium and Head of Mission to the European Union (Feb.2015 to April 2018) 2012 Chargé d’Affaires to the Embassy of Panama to the Kingdom of Belgium and E.U. 2010 Deputy Minister's Office Adviser 2006 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Federal Republic of Germany (2006-2009) 2004 General Director of Foreign Policy (2004-2006) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2002 Deputy General Director of the Diplomatic Career 2000 Adviser at the Directorate-General for International Organizations, Agencies and International Conferences 1996 Head Representative of the Panama-China Trade Development Office, in Beijing, People's Republic of China (1996-2000) 1995 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Panama to Haiti 1990 International Analyst at the Directorate-General for Foreign Policy - Department of Latin American and Caribbean Affairs 1985 Third Secretary posted to the Permanent Mission of Panama to the United Nations in New York (promoted to Second and First Secretary) 1983 Third Secretary of Diplomatic and Consular Career at the Directorate-General for International Organizations, Conferences and Treaties. He was Advisor to the negotiating team of the Association Agreement (Pillar of Political Dialogue and Cooperation) between the European Union and Central America and has completed various missions as Ambassador on Special Mission. HONORARY FUNCTIONS AND DECORATIONS 2009 Awarded by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany with National Decoration, at Grand Croix Grade (2009) 2006 Awarded by the Chilean Government with Bernardo O’Higgins Decoration of the Grand Croix Grade 1999 Decorated by the Government of the People's Republic of China 1992 President of the National Association of Career Diplomats Languages: Spanish and English Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF und Lukas Hardt-Stremayr MEHR ANZEIGEN
Rumänien ROMANIA - H.E. Emil Hurezeanu Credentials: 05.07.2021 Born on August 26, 1955, in Sibiu (Hermannstadt), Romania Citizenships: Romanian and German EDUCATION 1979 Bachelor's degree, Faculty of Law, University of Babeș-Bolyai, Cluj-Napoca, Romania 1982-1983 Herder Scholarship, University of Vienna, Faculty of International Relations, Republic of Austria 1985 Special Programme for International Relations, Charlottesville University, Virginia, USA 1991 Master in International Relations and Strategy, Boston University, USA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE June 2021 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Romania to the Republic of Austria 2015-2021 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Romania to the Federal Republic of Germany 2012-2015 Regular guest of numerous political TV programs, Digi24, Romania 2011-2013 TV presenter of the weekly foreign policy magazine "Compas", Money-Channel TV, Romania 2010-2015 Visiting professor, National College for Defence, European Affairs and International Relations, Bucharest, Romania 2009-2010 President of the editorial board, media group Realitatea-Cațavencu, Bucharest, Romania 2008-2009 Member of the editorial board, Cotidianul newspaper, Bucharest, Romania 2007-2008 Visiting professor, Department of Philosophy, Faculty of International Relations, „Al. I. Cuza” University, Iași, Romania 2006-2008 Editorial director, România Liberă newspaper, Bucharest, Romania 2005-2009 TV presenter for foreign affairs, Realitatea TV, Romania 2002-2003 Visiting professor, International Relations, Faculty of European Studies, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania March-September Foreign policy and communications advisor to the Prime Minister of Romania 2003 2002-2003 Project manager, Gruner & Jahr newspaper Evenimentul Zilei, Bucharest, Romania 2002-2011 Correspondent Radio Deutsche Welle, Bucharest, Romania 1995-2003 Correspondent Radio Free Europe, Bucharest, Romania 1995-2002 Head of the Romanian Department, Radio Deutsche Welle, Köln, Federal Republic of Germany 1991-1994 Deputy Head and Head of the Romanian Department, Radio Free Europe, München, Federal Republic of Germany 1983-1991 Editor and Editor-in-Chief, Radio Free Europe, Romanian section, München, Federal Republic of Germany 1981-1982 Lawyer, Mediaș Bar, Sibiu County, Romania 1980-1981 Legal Advisor, Alba-Iulia, Romania 1976-1980 Editor and editorial secretary of the student cultural magazine "Echinox", Cluj-Napoca, Romania Languages: French, German and English Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF und Lukas Hardt-Stremayr MEHR ANZEIGEN
Vietnam VIETNAM - H.E. Nguyen Trung Kien Credentials: 05.07.2021 Born on October 10, 1970 Married, two children Professional Career 2019–2021: Director General, Department of the Middle East & Africa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2018-2019: Acting Director General, Department of the Middle East & Africa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2017–2018: Deputy Director General, Department of the Middle East & Africa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2013-2017: Desk Officer, then Deputy Director General, Department of West Asia and Africa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2009-2013: Counsellor and Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy in South Africa 2008-2009: Desk Officer, Department of West Asia and Africa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2004-2008: Second Secretary, then First Secretary, Embassy in Thailand 1997-2004: Desk Officer, Department of Southeast Asia, South Asia and South Pacific, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF und Lukas Hardt-Stremayr MEHR ANZEIGEN
Argentinien ARGENTINA - H.E. Gustavo Eduardo Ainchil Credentials: 03.03.2021 Born on 9 February 9, 1959 in Buenos Aires, Argentina Married, six children. EDUCATION Lawyer. Universidad Central of Barcelona, Spain. Joined Argentina´s foreign service in 1985. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2020 First Vice President of ICAO Council 2018/2019 Chairperson of the Working Group on Governance and Efficiency 2016-2020 Permanent Representative of Argentina to the International Civil Aviation Organization Council 2007 to 2016 Director for International Security Nuclear and Space Affairs MFA -Member of the National Commission for Control of Sensitive Exports and Military Material -Member of the National Commission for Chemical Weapons -Member of the Board of the National Commission of Space Activities -Member of the Commission of the Argentine Brazilian Agency for Accounting and Control of Nuclear Materials (ABAAC) 1999 to 2007 Permanent Mission of Argentina to the United Nations, New York 1997 to 1999 Secretariat for International Economic Affairs, MFA 1992 to 1997 Embassy of Argentina to Uruguay 1991 Delegation of Argentina to the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva 1988 to 1991 Former Directorate of Nuclear Affairs and Disarmament, MFA 1985 to 1987 Treaties Directorate, MFA Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Afghanistan AFGHANISTAN - H.E. Manizha Bakhtari Credentials: 03.03.2021 Born on September 15, 1972 in Kabul, Afghanistan EDUCATION Kabul University Faculty of Language and Literature - Kabul, Afghanistan Master’s Degree in Persian Language and Literature Kabul University Faculty of Journalism - Kabul, Afghanistan Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Ishtar Women’s Resource Society - Vancouver, British Columbia October 2018 - Present Social work and advocacy to eradicate systemic gender-based violence, enhance intersectional feminism, and provide support for the organization’s clientele by assisting them to access housing, employment, and welfare. Salvation Army – Belkin House - Vancouver, British Columbia January 2018 - Present Social work and client advocacy for access to housing, employment, mental health resources, and welfare. Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Kabul, Afghanistan 2015 - 2016 Embassy of Afghanistan in Nordic Countries - Oslo, Norway 2009 - 2015 Ambassador Enhanced bilateral and multilateral relations with Nordic Countries, working closely with the Afghan diaspora, organizing cultural events, and easing the refugee and asylum seeking processes for Afghan citizens. Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Kabul, Afghanistan 2007 - 2009 Chief of Staff to the Minister Planned and strategized administrative, financial, operational, and policy tasks for the Minister, assisting with strategy in alignment with the Ministry’s vision, roadmap, and critical priorities. Kabul University Faculty of Journalism - Kabul, Afghanistan 2004 - 2015 Assistant Lecturer and Professor Conducted lectures and research, authored academic papers, crafted program curriculum, advised students on academic progression, and collaborated with senior professors in course planning. Cooperation Center for Afghanistan - Kabul, Afghanistan 2001 - 2009 Gender and Human Rights Officer Provided civic education training, conducted gender-based research, crafted the strategic direction of the organization based on learnings, best practices, and research, participated as a member of the women’s shelters board, and served as a program officer by representing the organization in the civil society. Parnian Publication Center 1995 - 2009 Co-founder Co-founded Parnian - a publishing and editing center with over 30 book publications and an in-house magazine. SKILLS Diplomacy, Strategy, Policymaking, Policy Analysis, Writing Research, Foreign Policy, International Relations, National Policy, Gender Policy, Public Speaking PUBLISHED BOOKS 93 Years of Media and Law in Afghanistan ٣٩ ﺳﺎل رﺳﺎﻧﻪ و ﻗﺎﻧﻮن در اﻓﻐﺎﻧﺴﺘﺎن Journalism in Law and Ethics اﺧﻼق و ﻗﺎﻧﻮن در ژورﻧﺎﻟﯿﺰم The Exotic World of News ﺟﻬﺎن دل اﻧﮕﯿﺰ ﺧﺒﺮ Literary Journalism روزﻧﺎﻣﻪ ﻧﮕﺎری ادﺑﯽ ُThree Angels ﺳﻪ ﭘﺮی Angabeen e Reshkhand wa Sharang Noshkhand اﻧﮕﺒﯿﻦ رﯾﺸﺨﻨﺪ و ﺷﺮﻧﮓ ﻧﻮﺷﺨﻨﺪ Dastoor Be e Haay Dasteena دﺳﺘﯿﻨﻪ ﻫﺎی ﺑﯽ دﺳﺘﻮر LANGUAGES English, Farsi, Pashto Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Ghana GHANA - H.E. Philbert Abaka Johnson Credentials: 03.03.2021 Born on August 22, 1967 Married with two children EDUCATION World Trade Institute, Berne, Switzerland 2004-2005 (Master of International Law and Economics) Courses: International Law. Global Political Economy, International Macroeconomics, The Politics of International Trade; Micro‐Foundations of the Global Economy, etc. Legon Centre for International Affairs & Diplomacy, Accra, Ghana 1993-1994, (M.A. International Affairs) Courses: Public International Law, International Relations, International Economic Relations and Public Administration University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast Ghana 1988-1992 (Bachelor of Arts) Specialisation: History University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana 1988-1992 (Diploma) Specialisation: Education-Pedagogy PUBLICATIONS & DISSERTATIONS 1. The Emergence of the African Group in the World Trade Organisation (A thesis on Strategic alliance in the World Trade Organisation by African countries in partial fulfillment of the Masters’ degree in International Trade Law and Economics, 2005) 2. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and Non-Governmental Organisations’ Assistance to Refugee in Ghana (A Graduate dissertation for the award of a Masters’ degree in International Affairs (1994) 3. The United States Peace Corps and Education in Ghana (1961-1992) (An undergraduate dissertation for the award of a Bachelor of Arts degree (1992) FELLOWSHIPS & SHORT COURSES 13-14 March 2018 Leadership Conference, Canadian Training Resources 27 June - 7 July 2016 Fellowship programme in Peacekeeping and Preventive Diplomacy, Holmenkollen, Norway 8-18 May 2007 Defence Strategic Management Course – Ghana Armed Forces Command and staff College 6-15 May 2005 Commercial Diplomacy Course – Egyptian Diplomatic Institute PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE March 2019 to February 2021 Director of Africa and Regional Integration Bureau and Head of the ECOWAS National Office, Headquarters, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana October 2018 to March 2019 Director of Europe Bureau, Headquarters, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana August 2016 to October 2018 Minister and Deputy Head of Mission of the High Commission of Ghana in Ottawa May 1, 2017 to August 23, 2017 Minister and Acting Head of Mission of the Ghana High Commission in Ottawa September 2014 to April 30, 2017 Minister/Deputy Permanent Representative of Ghana to the United Nations, New York Dec-Feb 2015 & March-Aug 2015, Dec-Jan 2017 Chargé d’ Affaires of Ghana to the United Nations, New York Feb 2014 – Sept 2014 Director of Diaspora Affairs Bureau, Headquarters, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana Feb 2013 – Feb 2014 Director 1, Asia and Pacific Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana Sept 2012 – Feb 2013 Deputy Director, Legal and Consular Bureau, Headquarters, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana Oct 2018 – October 2012 Minister Counsellor/Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Ghana in Belgium with concurrent accreditations to Luxembourg and the European Union September 2007 – October 2008 Minister Counsellor/Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Ghana in Russia with concurrent to fourteen CIS countries August – November 2006 Acting Director/Policy Planning and Research Bureau, Headquarters, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana Jan – Aug 2006 Deputy Director, Policy Planning and Research Bureau Headquarters, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana Sept 2005 – Jan 2006 Assistant Director, International Organisation and Conferences Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration April 2003 – Sept 2004 Counsellor/Head of Chancery, Embassy of Ghana in Berne, Switzerland Sept 2000 – Feb 2003 First Secretary/Head of Chancery, Embassy of Ghana in Berne, Switzerland Jan – Sept 2000 Assistant Director ll A, Finance and Accounts Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Accra, Ghana MEHR ANZEIGEN
Spanien SPAIN - H.E. Christina Fraile Jiménez de Muñana Credentials: 03.03.2021 Born on July 22, 1965 in Madrid Spanish nationality She is married and mother of four children. EDUCATION She studied Law at the Universidad Complutense in Madrid and the University of Kent in Canterbury, United Kingdom. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2015 Embassy of Spain in Washington (USA), Deputy Chief of Mission 2014 Minister Plenipotentiary 2011 Director of the Human Rights Office, Madrid 2006 Embassy of Spain in Vienna (Austria), Deputy Chief of Mission 2003 Embassy of Spain in New Delhi (India), Deputy Chief of Mission 1999 Deputy Director of the International Legal Office, Madrid 1996 Permanent Mission of Spain to the OSCE (Vienna), Counsellor 1993 Embassy of Spain in Brasilia (Brazil), Secretary and Head of Administrative Affairs 1990 Embassy of Spain in Dakar (Senegal), Deputy Chief of Mission LANGUAGES English, French, German and Portuguese Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Kazachstan KAZAKHSTAN - H.E. Kairat Umarov Credentials: 03.03.2021 Born on January 12, 1963 Married, two children EDUCATION 1985: Bachelor with honors/ Almaty Pedagogical Institute of Foreign Languages PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2017-2020 Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations, New York 2013-2017 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United States of America 2009-2013 Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan 2004-2009 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of India; Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka concurrently (2008-2009) 2004 Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Chief Inspector of the Foreign Policy Center of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan 1998-2003 Minister-Counsellor of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the USA 1997-1998 Deputy Director of the Third Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan 1996-1997 Head of the Unit, Deputy Director of the European states Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan 1994-1996 First Secretary, Counsellor of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the USA 1992-1994 Second Secretary, First Secretary, Head of the Section of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan 1992 Joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Languages: English, French Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Ireland IRELAND - H.E. Eoin O’Leary Credentials: 03.03.2021 Born on May 19, 1959 Nationality: Irish Married, one daughter EDUCATION BA (Education & Maths) St. Patrick’s College (1979) Diploma in Legal Studies King’s Inn (1989) Barrister at Law, King’s Inn (1991) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2017 – 2020 Ambassador of Ireland to the People’s Republic of China and Mongolia 2015 – 2017 Director General Department of Foreign Affairs, Dublin, European Union/European Neighbourhood and Policy Division 2013 – 2015 Ambassador of Ireland to Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan 2007 – 2013 Permanent Representative of Ireland to the OSCE, Vienna Chaired the Human Dimension Committee in 2008, the Forum for Security Cooperation in 2010 and the Permanent Council of the Organisation in 2012 2001 – 2007 Director General of the European and International Affairs Division, Department of the Taoiseach 1995 – 2001 Deputy Director/Director of the European and International Affairs Division and Economic and Social Policy Division, Department of the Taoiseach Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Ägypten EGYPT - H.E. Mohamed H. El-Molla Credentials: 30.09.2020 Born on July 8, 1972 in Cairo Married with three daughters EDUCATION 2000: Master of Arts in International Relations – American University in Cairo 1993: Bachelor of Arts in English Literature – Ain Shams University PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2019-August 2020: Minister Plenipotentiary and Deputy Director of the Cabinet of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt 2017-2020: Diplomatic Negotiator for Egypt on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam 2017-2018: Counsellor, Cabinet of the Minister of Foreign Affairs 2013-2017: Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Egypt to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva (Officer in charge of disarmament and human rights) 2011-2013: Member of Egypt's negotiating delegation on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, and member of Egypt's delegation in the International Panel of Experts to assess the impact of the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (the tripartite committee Egypt – Sudan – Ethiopia) 2009-Present: Member of the Egyptian National High Committee on the Nile River 2009-2013: First Secretary, Cabinet of the Minister of Foreign Affairs 2009-2013: Member of Egypt's negotiation delegation to the Nile Basin Initiative 2005-2009: First Secretary, Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Officer in charge of African Affairs, Nile Issues, and the Middle East Peace Process) 2003-2005: Second Secretary, United Nations Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt (Officer in charge of U.N. Peacekeeping Operations in Africa) 2000-2003: Diplomatic Attaché & Third Secretary, Embassy of Egypt to the Republic of Uganda (Officer in charge of the Nile Basin Initiative and Great Lakes region) 1999-2000: Diplomatic Attaché, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt (Officer in the department of 1998-1999: Diplomatic Attaché, Institute for Diplomatic Studies, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt 1993-1996: Credit Officer, National Bank for Development of Egypt Languages: Arabic: Mother tongue English: Fluent Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Frankreich FRANCE - H.E. Gilles Pécout Credentials: 30.09.2020 Born on December 2, 1961 EDUCATION 1982-1986 : École normale supérieure, Paris 1983-1985 : Study of history at the University of Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne) 1986: Docent (Subject: History) 1989-1992 : Member of the École de Rome (Institute for Historical Research, Palais Farnèse) 1992: PhD at the Ecole de Sciences politiques in Paris 2001: Habilitation, leading research at the École de Sciences politiques in Paris PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2016-2020 : Rector of the Île-de-France Region, Rector of the Academy of Paris, Chancellor of the Universités de Paris et d‘Île-de-France 2014-2016 : Rector of the Nancy-Metz Academy and the Grand-Est Academic Region, University Chancellor of the Universities of Lorraine 2002-2014 : University Professor of Contemporary History at the École normal supérieure in Paris; Chairman of the Board at the École pratique des Hautes Études 1992-2002 : Lecturer at the École normale supérieure 1989-1992: Assistant in “International Relations“ at the École de Sciences politiques in Paris Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Georgien GEORGIA - H.E. Ketevan Tsikhelashvili Credentials: 30.09.2020 Born on August 21, 1978 in Kutaisi, Georgia EDUCATION Summer 2007: Center for European Studies , University of Lymerick, Ireland Jean Monnet Summer School on European Integration / Special Training for the professors of the European Studies 2006-current: Ilia State University, Georgia Ph.D. student at the Faculty for Philosophy and Social Sciences 1999-2000: Central European University, Budapest, Hungary MA degree in International Relations and European Studies Diploma accredited by the Open University, London, UK (Credits: 10; Grade:A-) 1995-1999: Tbilisi State University, Georgia BA degree in International Relations 1998-1999: Civic Education Project (CEP) courses, Tbilisi, Georgia, sponsored by CEP, Budapest, Hungary Honor Certificates (four courses) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE August 2016 – June 2020: Office of the State Minister for Reconciliation and Civic Equality State Minister October 2012 – August 2016: Office of the State Minister for Reconciliation and Civic Equality First Deputy State Minister January – October 2012: Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum, Georgian National Platform Chairwoman, elected (association of 115 leading NGOs) December 2006 and January 2010 – current: Foundation Liberal Academy-Tbilisi (LAT), Tbilisi-based NGO Founder / Director November 2007– December 2009: European Initiative of LAT –Think Tank Founder / Director December 2002 – December 2011: European Stability Initiative (ESI – Brussels- Berlin-Istanbul) Analyst in Georgia May 2003 – September 2006: Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom - Coordinator of the Projects for Georgia and the South Caucasus Dialogue - Freelance Consultant in Georgia November 2001 – April 2003: Office of the State Minister of Georgia on Conflict Resolution Issues Special Assistant to the State Minister/ Senior Specialist in charge of International Relations unit April 2002 – April 2005: International Organization on Conflict and Negotiation (ICCN) Tbilisi, Georgia Program Manager/Senior Analyst June/September 2002: Center for OSCE Research (CORE) Hamburg University, Germany Performance Records of UN and OSCE Field Missions of Varying Size February /September 2001: External researcher December 2000 - February 2001/July/August 2000: NATO Parliamentary Assembly Brussels, Belgium Research Associate, Defense and Security Department/Economic Department September 2000 - September 2001/ May 1998 - August 1999: European Centre for Minority Issues (ECMI) Flensburg, Germany Visiting Research Associate September-December 1998: University of Cambridge, Carnegie Corporation of NY, ECMI joint project on “Complex Power Sharing as a Novel Way of Addressing Self-determination Disputes”, chapter contribution; Contribution to World McMillan Encyclopedia on Ethnic Minorities in Europe October 1996 - August 1998: Transitions Online (TOL) Prague, Czech Republic Editorial Assistant Working at the Caucasus/CIS news digest and analysis desk. Coordinating work-team of 11 stringers from CEE and former Soviet Union countries. • Foreign Policy Research and Analysis Center, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Political Analyst Analysis of major international events; (focus – CIS/CEE); Support for monthly bulletin edition for the MFA. • International Organization for Fair Elections and Democracy Assistant to the Director • UN Organization of Youth (UNOY) Georgian Net Program Department Coordinating the process of project development and fundraising. Languages: Georgian (native), English (fluent), Russian (fluent), German (intermediate) Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Bangladesch BANGLADESH - H.E. Muhammad Abdul Muhith Credentials: 30.09.2020 Born on 01 January, 1966 Married with two daughters EDUCATION 1987: Master of Social Science (Sociology), University of Dhaka, Bangladesh 1985: Bachelor of Social Science (Sociology), University of Dhaka, Bangladesh TRAINING 1993-1994 : Foundation Training, Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre, Savar, Dhaka 1994: Foreign Affairs Course, Bangladesh Civil Service (Administration) Academy, Dhaka 1995-1997: Arabic language, University of Kuwait 2003: Use of IT in Public Administration, NUS, Singapore 2006: Fellowship programme in Peacemaking and Preventive Diplomacy, IPA, Oslo 2008: Senior Mission Leaders (of PKOs), Centro de Estudos de Pessoal, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2015 – July 2020: Ambassador of Bangladesh to Denmark with concurrent accreditation to Estonia and Iceland 2012-2015: Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Bangladesh, Washington D.C. 2010-2012: Director-General (Americas) with occasional additional responsibility as Director-General (Europe), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dhaka 2004-2010: Counsellor / Minister, Permanent Mission of Bangladesh in New York 2002-2004: Director (Foreign Secretary’s Office), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dhaka 2000-2002: Counsellor, Embassy of Bangladesh, Doha 1999-2000: First Secretary, Embassy of Bangladesh, Rome 1995-1999: Third/Second Secretary, Embassy of Bangladesh, Kuwait 1993-1995: Assistant Secretary (Legal, Treaty and Maritime) and Assistant Secretary (Protocol), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dhaka 1993: Joined Bangladesh Civil Service (Foreign Affairs) 1989-1993: Officer at a private bank in Dhaka, Bangladesh Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Belarus BELARUS - H.E. Andrei Dapkiunas Credentials: 30.09.2020 Born on April 11, 1963 in Minsk Has a son and a daughter. EDUCATION Graduated from the Minsk State Teachers Training Institute for Foreign Languages (1985) and completed a postgraduate course at the Belarusian State University (1991). PhD in Political Science (1991). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1985–1988: Lecturer, Interpretation Department, Minsk State Teachers Training Institute for Foreign Languages 1989–1990: Research Fee scholar, London School of Economics and Political Science 1992: Second Secretary, Chernobyl International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus 1992–1994: Second Secretary, Permanent Mission of Belarus to the United Nations 1994–1995: Second Secretary, Secretariat, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus 1995–1997: Head of the Office for the US and Canada, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus 1997–2004: Director, Americas Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus 2004–2011 Permanent Representative of Belarus to the United Nations 2006: President of the Executive Board of UNICEF 2008: Vice-President of ECOSOC 2011: Director, Department of International Humanitarian Cooperation and Human Rights, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus 2011–2017: Permanent Representative of Belarus to the United Nations 2017–2020: Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus Languages: English, French and Polish Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Pakistan PAKISTAN - H.E. Aftab Ahmad Khokher Credentials: 30.09.2020 Born on 18 May, 1964 Married, two sons EDUCATION Holds Master degrees in MBA, MA (Economics) & M.Sc. (Politics of World Economy). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Joined Foreign Service of Pakistan in 1991. 1993-1995 & 1999-2004: Desk Officer at Ministry of Foreign Affairs Held various diplomatic assignments in Pakistan Missions abroad: Tashkent (1995-1999) and Geneva (2004-2010) 2011-2012: Joint Secretary (Inter-Parliamentary Relations), Senate Secretariat 2013-2015: Consul General at Jeddah 2015-2018: Ambassador to Lebanon 2018 – 2020: Additional Secretary (Americas) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Usbekistan UZBEKISTAN - H.E. Abat Fayzullaev Credentials: 30.09.2020 Born on December 30, 1982 in Nukus, Uzbekistan Married with two children EDUCATION 2005: University of World Economy and Diplomacy Tashkent, Uzbekistan (BA in International Relations) 2007: University of World Economy and Diplomacy Tashkent, Uzbekistan (MA in International Relations) 2009: Tashkent State University of Economics (Bachelor in Finance, part time) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2019 – 2020: Special assistant of the Minister, Head of Organizational and Inspection Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan 2018 – 2019: First secretary, Americas Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan 2017 – 2018: First secretary, Political and Analysis Division, Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the United States 2013 – 2017: Attaché, Political and Analysis Division, Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the United States 2011 – 2013: Head of Division - deputy head of Department, Head Department of Foreign Policy Analysis and Strategy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan 2007 – 2011: Referent, attaché, third secretary, second secretary, Head Department of Foreign Policy Analysis and Strategy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Languages: Russian, English Fotos: HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Nord Korea DPR of KOREA - H.E. Choe Kang Il Credentials: 30.06.2020 Born on September 17, 1959 in Pyongyang Married, 2 sons Linguistic knowledge: English EDUCATION: 1980-1984: Study at the University of the International Relations 1976-1980: Korean People’s Army PROFESSIONAL CAREER: 2015-2019: Deputy General Director, Department of North American Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2011-2015: Councilor, Permanent Mission of the DPRK to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna 2004-2011: Section Chief, Department of the United States Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2001-2004: Senior Researcher at the Institute for Disarmament and Peace, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1998-2001: Attache, Embassy of the DPRK in Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal 1984-1998: Researcher at the Institute for Disarmament and Peace, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF und Harald Minich/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Mexico MEXICO - H.E. Luis Javier Campuzano Piña Credentials: 30.06.2020 Born on June 21, 1960 in Mexico City Married, four children Languages: German, English, Spanish EDUCATION: Bachelor in International Relations and in Political Science and Public Administration, Master in International Relations Career diplomat since 1990 PROFESSIONAL CAREER: 2018 – 2020: Under-Secretariat for Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights of the Mexican Foreign Ministry 2017-2018: Director General for the United Nations Organization 2014-2017: Ambassador of Mexico in Norway 2009-2014: Ambassador of Mexico in Kenia and Permanent Representative to UNEP and UNO-Habitat 2006-2009: Deputy Representative of Mexico to the Organization of American States 2004-2006: Attaché for Human Rights to the international organizations in Geneva 2001-2004: Deputy Representative of Mexico to the international organizations in Vienna 1999-2001: Attaché for Economic and Social Affairs at the Mission of Mexico to the UNO 1998-1999: Technical assistant at the office of the Foreign Minister 1996-1998: Personal assistant of the Under-Secretary for International Cooperation 1990-1996: Representative of Mexico to the IAEA 1989-1990: Advisor at the Mexican Foreign Ministry Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF und Harald Minich/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Indien INDIA - H.E. Jaideep Mazumdar Credentials: 30.06.2020 Born on March 15, 1965 in Shillong, India Married, 2 children Languages: Mother tongue – Assamese; English, Bengali, Hindi and Chinese EDUCATION: B.A.(Hons) (Economics), MBA PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Date of joining the Indian Foreign Service: 21 August 1989 June 2017 – June 2020: Ambassador of India to the Philippines January 2016 – June 2017: Head of Southern Division, MEA, New Delhi June 2014 – January 2016: Chief of Protocol, MEA, New Delhi July 2010 – May 2014: Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India, Kathmandu August 2008 –July 2010: Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India, Beijing July 2006 – July 2008: Counsellor, Embassy of India, Cairo Aug 2002 – Jun 2006: First Secretary/Counsellor, PM of India to the UN, New York Jun 1999 – July 2002: Deputy Secretary in Prime Minister’s Office, New Delhi January 1996 –June 1999: Assistant High Commissioner, Chittagong December 1993 – December 1996: Second Secretary/First Secretary, Embassy of India, Beijing May 1991 – November 1993: Third Secretary/Second Secretary, CG of India, Hong Kong Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF und Harald Minich/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Iran IRAN - H.E. Abbas Bagherpour Ardekani Credentials: 30.06.2020 Born in 1972 Married, two sons EDUCATION: * Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) International Relations, graduated in 1996, Faculty of International Relations, Tehran, Iran * Master of Arts (M.A.), Public International law, graduated in 1999, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran * Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D), Public International Law, graduated in 2010, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran PROFESSIONAL CAREER: January 2018 – May 2020: Director General for Int'l Legal Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, November 2015 – January 2018: Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs September 2011 – October 2015: Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Iran to UN in Geneva June 2009 – August 2011: Director, Legal Department, MFA March 2007 – May 2009: Deputy Director, Legal Department, MFA January 2004 – February 2007: Second Secretary, Permanent Mission of Iran to UN, New York April 1999 – December 2003: Legal Expert, Legal Department, MFA INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES: April 2018-June 2020: Chair of AALCO Working Group on Cyberspace June 2013 – June 2014: Chair of Government Group of ILO (International Labour Organization) March 2013 – October 2013: Chair of WIPO IAOC Selection Panel 2008 & 2009: Rapporteur of UNCITRAL Working Group II on Arbitration Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF und Harald Minich/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Sri Lanka SRI LANKA - H.E. Majintha Joseph Priye Jayesinghe Credentials: 30.06.2020 Born on 1st of May, 1966 Civil Status: Single Languages: Sinhala, English, Chinese EDUCATION LLB Degree (Honours) University of Birmingham, United Kingdom (1994) Dissertation – Human Rights, Criminal Law, Trust Law and Criminology (1992 – 1994) Diploma in International Affairs - Chinese Language Studies (2001 – 2002) Beijing Language and Cultural University, People’s Republic of China PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2019 (September) – 2020 (May) Ambassador, United Arab Emirates 2018 (July) – 2019 (August) Deputy High Commissioner, High Commission of Sri Lanka, Malaysia 2015 (March) -2018 (July) Minister, High Commission of Sri Lanka, Malaysia 2014 (February) – 2015 (January) Acting Additional Secretary (Protocol, Human Rights and West) 2014 (January) – 2015 (January) Director General, Human Rights 2013 (August) – 2015 (January) Acting Additional Secretary (Protocol) 2012 (November) – 2013 (November) Director General, CHOGM 2013 Taskforce Secretariat 2011 (November) – 2015 (January) Chief of Protocol, Ministry of External Affairs 2011 (June – November) Economic Affairs Division, Ministry of External Affairs, Sri Lanka 2007 (December) – 2011 (June) Consul General, Consulate of Sri Lanka, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China 2007 (March – December) Personal Assistant to Hon. Rohitha Bogollagama, MP., Minister of Foreign Affairs Delegate at the ACD Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Republic of Korea, 2007 Delegate at the UN General Assembly, New York, 2007 2006 (July) – 2007 (March) East Asia and Pacific Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka 2002 – 2006 Embassy of Sri Lanka, Beijing, People’s Republic of China 2001 – 2002 Chinese Language Studies Beijing Language and Cultural University, People’s Republic of China 1998 – 2001 Assistant Director and Personal Assistant to Hon. Lakshman Kadirgamar, PC., MP., Minister of Foreign Affairs Delegate at the 51st Session of OHCHR, Geneva, 1999 Delegate at the UN General Assembly, New York, 1999 Delegate at the UN General Assembly, New York, 2000 (Millennium Summit) Delegate at G 15 Foreign Minister’s Meeting, Cairo, 2000 Delegate at “Towards a Community of Democracies”, Poland, 2000 Delegate at “International Conference on War Affected Children”, Canada, 2000 1998 East Asia & Pacific Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka 1998 (July) Joined the Sri Lanka Foreign Service Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF und Harald Minich/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Türkei TURKEY - H.E. Ozan Ceyhun Credentials: 25.02.2020 Place and date of birth: Adana, October 10,1960 Married, 2 children Foreign languages: German, English EDUCATION: High school: -Austrian Sankt Georg Kolleg, Istanbul, 1971-1976 -Boğaziçi Behçet Kemal Çağlar High School, Istanbul, 1976-1979 University: -Hacettepe University of German Studies, Ankara, 1979-1981 -Social pedagogy- educator, Mainz / Germany, 1983-1987 PROFESSIONAL CAREER: 2014-2019: Adviser to the Ambassador / Permanent Representative of the Republic of Turkey to the European Union 2007-2014: EU consultant in the private sector and in city administrations, Turkey, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and Germany 2005-2007: Consultant for domestic politics in the permanent EU representation of the State of Hessen, Brussels / Belgium 2004-2005: Consultant in the Science and Technology Research Institute of Turkey (TÜBİTAK), Ankara / Turkey (Head of Turbo-ppp, Brussels / Belgium) 1992-1998: Head of Unit in the Department for Migration and Asylum Matters in the Ministry of Environment, Energy, Youth, Family and Health of the State of Hessen 1991-1998: Advisor on migration and asylum policy to the parliamentary group of Bündnis 90 / Die Grünen, Bonn / Germany 1990-1991: Advisor on migration policy Party of the Greens at federal level, Bonn / Germany 1987-1990: Social pedagogue, Rüsselsheim city administration / Germany POLITICAL CAREER: 1998-2004: Member of the European Parliament - Coordinator of the SPE group for the internal committee - Rapporteur of the EU budget in the interior committee - Deputy co-chair of the EU-Turkey joint parliamentary delegation 1992-2000: Member of the district council Groß-Gerau (Hessen) Fotos: Peter Lechner und Clemens Schwarz/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Kosovo KOSOVO - H.E. Lulzim Pllana Credentials: 25.02.2020 Born in Prishtina on February 27, 1978 Married, 2 children EDUCATION: 1996-2002: Basic studies at the University of Prishtina, Kosovo Subject: German language and literature studies 2003 -2008: Magister studies at the University Essen, Germany Applied Social Sciences: Political Science and Empirical Research Communication Science: Communication and Information Germanistik: German and Intercultural Studies PROFESSIONAL CAREER: July 2014 -January 2020: Counsellor of Embassy of Kosovo in Berlin: Political and economic relations, Western Balkan affairs and European integration 2013 -2014: Director for political issues atthe Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Prishtina 2011 -2013: Diplomatic adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Enver Hoxhaj Duties: International recognition of Kosovo, bilateral cooperation 2010-2013: Lecturer at the University of Prishtina – Faculty of Phil. Subjects: Multimedia & Society, Int. Economy and Internet Journalism 2009 -2010: Director of the International Relations Office at the University of Prishtina: International projects of the University of Prishtina 2008 -2009: Director of the Research Center for Public Opinion at the University/College AAB Prishtina Fotos: Peter Lechner und Clemens Schwarz/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Andorra ANDORRA - H.E. Jaume Serra Serra Credentials: 13.01.2020 Date of birth: 11 June 1959 Nationality: Andorra Married to Rosa Peireto Torrelles, 3 sons Languages: English, French, Spanish, Catalan, Italian, Portuguese EDUCATION 04/1984 Universitat de Barcelona - Degree on Economics 10/2001 Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (UPC) - MBA 10/2006 Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (UPC) - Diploma on Optometry 06/2014 Universitat Oberta de Catalunta (UOC) - Master in Political Science 03/2013 Stanford University - Course of Game Theory 02/2015 Stanford University - Course of Game Theory; Advanced Applications 09/2014 University of Michigan - Course of Model Thinking 03/2017 Columbia University - Economics of Money and Banking 04/2017 Yale University - Financial Markets PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • Manager Director Exxon-Mobil gas station retail (Principality of Andorra) 1987/1993 • Manager Director electronic stores Quars (Principality of Andorra) 1993/2005 • Manager Director Quick (fast food Principality of Andorra)1993/2001 • Member of the board INAF (Institut Andorra de Finances Supervisor of banking)2005 • President of the board. FEDA (Forces Electriques d’Andorra).1994 • President Executive ENGAS (GPL/GNL distribution). Member of the board of directors. 1990/…. • CEO Grup Quars Holding 2011/…. • Member of the board of director of Andbank. Member of compliance comitee. 2015/… ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE • 1987/1997 Professor in Public Finances of UNED (Universitat Nacional a Distancia). • 1987/1997 Professor in Macro and Micro economics of UNED (Universitat Nacional a Distancia). • 1987/1997 Professor in Business Administration of UNED (Universitat Nacional a Distancia) • 2004/2005 Professor in “Economics Andorra’s Environments” of the University of Andorra’s MBA. KEY QUALIFICATIONS • Coordinator of the “Strategic plan” (pla d’accions Andorra) for the Andorra Government. 1993/1994. • Minister of Economy of Andorra 1994. • Coordinator of the “Strategic plan for Andorra Economy” University of Andorra 2004/2005. • Deputy of Parliament (Consell General de les Valls d’Andorra) 2005-2009 • Vice-president of parliamentary group (grup parlemtari liberal) 2005-2009 • President of financial committee Consell General de les Valls d’Andorra 2005-2009 • Vice-president of foreign committee Consell General de les Valls d’Andorra 2005-2009 • Member of Andorra Parliament delegation OSCE PA. 2008-2009. • Deputy of Parliament (Consell General de les Vallls d’Andorra) 2009-2011 • Member of financial committee Consell General de les Valls d’Andorra 2009-2011 • Member of Andorra Parliament delegation UiP. 2009-2011. • Andorran Ambassador to the Holy See. 2011/2019 • Andorran Ambassador to the Republic of Portugal. 2015/… • Andorran Representative at CPLP (Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa). 2018/… • Andorran Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany 2019/… • Andorran Ambassador to the Republic of Austria. 2019/… • Andorran Ambassador to the OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe). 2019/…. • Andorran Ambassador to the UN Office at Vienna and To the Un Office on Drugs and Crime. 2019/… • Andorran Ambassador to the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO). (2019/…) MEMBER OF PROFESSIONAL'S BODIES • Former President of LECE of Andorra (Ligue Ruropéenne de Cooperation Economique) • Founding member of Economics Andorra Committee. (col.legiat number 3) • Secretary General of the Democratic Party (2019/…) Fotos: Laura Heinschink und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Kroatien CROATIA - H.E. Daniel Glunčić Credentials: 13.01.2020 Born on June 6, 1970 Married, two children EDUCATION 2005: Friedrich Wilhelms University Bonn (Germany), Catholic Theology 2006: Hertie School of Governance, European GovernanceProfessional CAREER 2017-2019: Head of Cabinet, Croatian Parliament (Hrvatski sabor) 2016-2017: Head of the Bureau of the State Secretary for Political Affairs and Adviser to the Minister, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia 2012-2016: Department of International Legal Aid, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia 2013: Chargé d‘Affaires a.i., Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in the Islamic Republic of Iran 2008-2012: Second Embassy Secretary, Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in the Federal Republic of Germany 2005-2008: Third Embassy Secretary, Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in the Federal Republic of Germany 2000-2005: Attaché, Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in the Federal Republic of Germany - outposted section in Bonn Fotos: Laura Heinschink und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
El Salvador EL SALVADOR - H.E. Julia Emma Villatoro Tario Credentials: 13.01.2020 Place & date of birth: San Salvador (El Salvador), October 23, 1972 Nationality: Salvadoran Marital status: Divorced with two daughters Languages: Spanish, German, English EDUCATION 2018 to present Seminario Bíblico Bautista Vida Nueva: Master on Theological Studies 2005 Pontificia Universidad Javeriana de Colombia: Language Diploma, Legal English 1997 Universidad Centro Americana “José Simeón Cañas”: Bachelor in Law 1991 German School: High School Diploma, Humanistic area WORKING EXPERIENCE November 16, 2016 to January 2020 Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium and to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg & Head of Mission to the European Union July 04, 2016 to November 15, 2016 Chargée d’Affaires, Minister Counselor at the Embassy to Belgium and Luxembourg & Mission to the European Union Brussels, Belgium March 05, 2009 to June 12, 2016 Deputy Permanent Representative, Minister Counselor at the Embassy of El Salvador in Austria and Permanent Mission to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna, Austria September 05, 2007 to March 04, 2009 Chief of the Legal & Investigation Division at the Competition Authority (Superintendencia de Competencia), San Salvador, El Salvador March 06, 2006 to September 04, 2007 Senior Lawyer-Constitutional Chamber at the Supreme Court of Justice of El Salvador San Salvador, El Salvador April 01, 2007 to June 30, 2007 Expert Lawyer at the Swiss Competition Commission (COMCO), Products and Brand Division Bern, Switzerland December 05, 2005 to March 05, 2006 National Consultant for Secondary Legislation related to the creation of the Competition Superintendence and the implementation of the Competition Law at the Presidential Commission for the Modernization of the Public Sector San Salvador, El Salvador May 04, 1998 to December 04, 2005 Senior Legal Officer at the Supreme Court of Justice, Constitutional Room San Salvador, El Salvador October 14, 1994 to May 03, 1998 Court Clerk and Judicial Officer at the Second Family Court of San Salvador, El Salvador TEACHING EXPERIENCE Universidad Doctor José Matías Delgado Professor. Constitutional Law and Constitutional Procedural Law. January, 2005 – February 2009 Consejo Nacional de la Judicatura, Escuela de Capacitación Judicial Professor. Constitutional Law and Constitutional Procedures. October 2001 – February 2006 Fundación de Estudios para la Aplicación del Derecho (FESPAD, Programa de Actualización y Capacitación Jurídica Professor. Notarial and Family Law. October 2004 – December 2005 Universidad Francisco Gavidia Member of the Examination Board for students graduating from Law School. Thesis Consultant. Graduation Seminar. Law School. Professor. Family Law and Notary Law. January 2003 – July 2005 DRAFT LEGISLATION TEAMS Team member of the following draft legislations: • Consumer Protection Law. El Salvador (2005). • Draft of the Notary Public Law. El Salvador (2005). • Internal Regulations. Competition Superintendence. El Salvador (2006). • Regulation of Competition Law. El Salvador (2006). • Amendments to the Competition Law and its Regulation. El Salvador (2008). • Terms of Reference of the Review Mechanism of the United Nations Convention against Corruption. Vienna (2009). Fotos: Laura Heinschink und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Japan JAPAN - H.E. Akira Mizutani Credentials: 13.01.2020 Born on November 3, 1957 in Aichi, Japan Married, one son and one daughter 1980 Studied at Hitotsubashi University, law faculty Joined the Japanese Foreign Service 1981-1983 Studied at Goettingen University, F.R. of Germany 1983-1985 Vice-Consul, Consulate General of Japan in Berlin (West) 1985-1987 Intelligence and Analysis Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan 1987-1989 United Nations Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan 1989-1990 Deputy Director, Social Cooperation Division, United Nations Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan 1990-1992 Deputy Director, Ocean Affairs Division, the Office for the Law of the Sea, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan 1992-1995 First Secretary, Embassy of Japan in F.R of Germany 1995-1997 Deputy Director, Consular and Migration Policy Division, Consular and Migration Affairs Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan 1997-1998 Director, International Science Cooperation Department, Foreign Policy Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan 1998-2000 Chamberlain to His Imperial Highness 2000-2002 Director, Division for the Protection of Japanese Nationals Overseas, Consular and Migration Affairs Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan 2002 Counsellor, Assistant Chief Cabinet Secretary’s Office for National Security and Crisis Management Cabinet Secretariat 2002-2004 Minister, Embassy of Japan in Turkey 2004-2007 Minister, Embassy of Japan in Germany 2007-2009 Minister, Embassy of Japan in Pakistan 2009-2011 Professor, Hitotsubashi UniversityFaculty of Law 2011-2014 Consul General in Munich/Germany 2014-2017 　　　　　　　　　 Ambassador to Mozambique 2017-2019 Professor, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University 2019- Ambassador to Austria and Ambassador-designate to Kosovo Fotos: Laura Heinschink und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Nicaraqua NICARAGUA - H.E. Carlos Ernesto Morales Dávila Credentials: 13.01.2020 Born: September 28, 1987 in Managua, Nicaragua Nicaraguan Marital status: single, no children Languages: Spanish (mother tongue) English ACADEMIC STUDIES April 2012 - September 2013: University of Commercial Sciences (UCC). Studies in Bachelor in Legal Sciences (Law). With mention in business management. Classes validated. January 2006 - January 2010: Thomas More University (UTM). Bachelor degree in political science. Mention in Governance and Social Development. Thesis of degree: "Socioeconomic level as determinant of participation and political efficiency in university students of the city of Managua" 2000- 2006 Centro América School. Hispano Nicaraguense School WORK EXPERIENCE June 2019 – Till the day: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Nicaragua to the Swiss Confederation January 2019 – Till the day: Permanent Representative of the Republic of Nicaragua to the United Nations Office, the International Atomic Energy Agency and other International Organizations in Vienna December 2018 – Till the day: Permanent Representative of the Republic of Nicaragua to the United Nations Office, the World Trade Organization and other International Organizations in Geneva December 2017 - September 2018: Chairman in Cluster Munition Convention. Presidency under Nicaragua, in the 8th Meeting of States Parties on the Cluster Munition Convention, 3-5 sept in Geneva, Switzerland. November 2017 – December 2018: Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of Nicaragua to the United Office and other International Organizations in Geneva March 2014 – November 2017 Specialist in International Politics in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Nicaragua, General Directorate of Europe, Policy and Promotion of Investments April 2013 – February 2014 Internship in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Nicaragua, General Directorate of Europe. Logistical support February 2010 – September 2011 Insurance America. Subscriber and analyst of Pledge Automobile Insurance (New businesses and renewals), related and contracted with Central Bank of America, BAC May 2007 – July 2007 Research assistant Baseline of five indigenous communities of Rosita in the RAAN, within the framework of the French Food Aid project, developed by FURAC (Foundation for the Unity and Reconstruction of the Atlantic Coast) EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES • Participation in an intercollegiate debate contest at UAM in 2005 on behalf of the Hispano Nicaragüense School. • Participation in various events and colloquia focused on the different areas of the current situation of the Nicaragua (Invited experts on the subject as Ambassadors, political scientists and other specialists). • Participation in Diploma on Prevention of Money Laundering (PLD), in financial institutions. • Diploma in the cycle of conferences on Systematic Approaches of the Middle East, "The Arab Spring", in which several Ambassadors and experts on the subject participated. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nicaragua. • Participation in the "20th International Training Program for Young Diplomats" held in various cities of Turkey and organized by the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey during the period from May 5 to 30 2014. • Chief of delegation in various meetings and forums, representing the Republic of Nicaragua. Fotos: Laura Heinschink und Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Kuba CUBA - H.E. Loipa Sánchez Lorenzo Credentials: 28.11.2019 Date and place of birth: 2 March 1967, Havana, Cuba Married, one son. Languages: English and French, with knowledge of Russian and Slovak EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree in International Political Relations from the Raúl Roa García Higher Institute of International Relations in 1990 Bachelor’s Degree in Law from the University of Havana in 2005 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE November 2019: Ambassador of Cuba to the Republic of Austria with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Slovenia and to the Republic of Croatia 2017- October 2019: Official with the rank of Ambassador at the Europe and Canada Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2011-2016: Ambassador of Cuba to the Slovak Republic 2011: Minister-Counselor at the Department of Multilateral Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Vice-Chair of the Bureau representing Latin America and the Caribbean in the 50th session of the UN Committee for Programme and Coordination 2010: Minister-Counselor of the Embassy of Cuba to Italy and the International Organizations based in Rome & Member of the Cuban delegation to the FAO World Summit on Food Security, to the Committee on Food Security, and to the sessions of the World Food Programme (2009) Vice-President of the Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean at the 50th Session of the Committee for Programme and Coordination. 2007-2010: Counselor at the Department of Multilateral Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2007-2011: Counselor and Minister-Counselor in the Directorate of International Organisations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & participated in the 64th and 65th sessions of the United Nations, the 42nd session of the Commission on Population and Development (2008) and the 12th Commission on Science and Technology for Development (Geneva) 2003-2007: Counselor at the Embassy of Cuba to Ethiopia, Djibouti and the African Union 2000-2003: First Secretary of the Department of Multilateral Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Expert of the Committee for Programme and Coordination of the 55th and 56th sessions of the United Nations General Assembly 1999-2003: Second and First Secretary in the Directorate of International Organisations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & conducted 12 official missions to UN Headquarters (55, 56, 57 United Nations General Assembly & participated in the III International Conference for the Pacific Use of Outer Space (Vienna) and the G-77 High Level Conference on Science and Technology (Dubai). She was an International Expert of the Committee for Programme and Coordination (42nd and 43rd sessions). 1999: Official at the Department of Multilateral Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1996-1998: Third Secretary of the Embassy of Cuba to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union 1995: Third Secretary of the Embassy of Cuba to Russia and Latvia 1990-1994: Diplomatic attaché at the Europe Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs She has received the Enrique Hart medal. Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Clemens Schwarz/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Australien AUSTRALIA - H.E. Richard Travers Sadleir Credentials: 28.11.2019 Born in 1965 Married, 4 children Educational and Professional qualifications Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws, University of New South Wales (Sydney), 1989 Professional Training in Law, Australian National University, 1990 Admitted to practice as a Barrister and Solicitor, 1991 Professional Career 2016-2019 First Assistant Secretary, International Security Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) 2011-2016 First Assistant Secretary, National Security Division, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PMC) 2006-2011 First Assistant Secretary, Legal Division, Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) 2004-2006 Assistant Secretary, International Organisations and Legal Division DFAT 2002-2004 Assistant Secretary, International Division, PMC 1998-2001 First Secretary, later Counsellor (Political), Australian Embassy Washington DC 1996-1998 Deputy Director, Nuclear Safeguards Section, DFAT 1995-1996 Second Secretary, later First Secretary (Political) Australian High Commission, Wellington 1990-1995 Lawyer, AGD and DFAT Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Clemens Schwarz/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Kenia KENIA - H.E. Robinson Njeru Githae Credentials: 28.11.2019 DATE OF BIRTH: 30th March 1957 NATIONALITY: Kenyan MARITAL STATUS: Married NO. OF CHILDREN: Two EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND 1964-1970 Baricho Primary School C.P.E -A B B 1971 - 1974 Maseno National School E.A.C.E. _ 1ST Division 1975 - 1976 Kangaru National school E.A.A.C.E. – B B B 1977-1980 University of Nairobi, Faculty of Law Awarded LL.B (Bachelor of Laws Degree) Honours 2013 Awarded Honorary Doctorate Degree by the Commonwealth University Honorary Doctorate Degree WORKING EXPERIENCE – PRIVATE SECTOR 1981 Waruhiu and Muite Advocates Pupil Advocate/Legal Assistant 1981 Ryce Motors Ltd Administrative Assistant to the Managing Director 1982-1985 Diamond Trust Bank - Secretarial Assistant - Promoted to Assistant Manager in 1983 (reporting directly to the Managing Director) - Promoted to Company Secretary in 1984 - Promoted to Manager in 1985 (reporting directly to the Managing Director) 1986 Credit Finance Corporation (CFC Bank) Company secretary (reporting directly to the Managing Director) 1991 Pan Africa Insurance co. Ltd Company secretary/Chief Legal Officer (reporting directly to the Managing Director) 1993- 2001 Mae Properties Ltd and Runda Water Ltd Promoted to General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of both Companies 1997 - 2001 Started Chem-Chemi (A Mineral Water Company) Was its first General Manager PUBLIC OFFICES HELD 2002 Elected Member of Parliament for Ndia Constituency 2003-2005 Appointed Assistant Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs 2005 - 2007 Appointed Assistant Minister for Transport 2008 Re-elected as Member of Parliament for Ndia 2008-2009 Appointed Assistant Minister in the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office and Ministry of Local government 4th May 2009 – 6th March 2012 Appointed Minister for Nairobi Metropolitan Development 30th January 2012 - 6th March 2012 Appointed Acting Minister for Finance and Minister for Nairobi Metropolitan Development 6th March 2012 to 9th April 2013 Appointed Minister for Finance August 14th, 2014 – 30th April 2019 Appointed Kenya’s Ambassador to United States and Mexico 18th November 2014 Presented Credentials to U.S President of Barack Obama 24th October 2014 Presented Credentials to President of Mexico, H.E Enrique Pena Nieto 1st May 2019 Appointed Kenya’s Ambassador to the Republic of Austria OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES 1976 Kangaru National School Certificate of merit for outstanding achievements in Drama 1987 - 2003 St Philips ACK Church, Baricho Kirinyaga District Secretary to the Church Development Committee 1989 - 1994 Calvary Worship Centre, Riara Road, Nairobi Chairman of the Development Committee 1994 – 2003 Baricho High school Chairman of the Board of Governors 1997 - 2003 Njega Secondary School Member of the Board of Governors 1997 - 2003 Kiburu Secondary School Member of the Board of Governors 1998 - 2003 Karima-ini Secondary school Member of the Board of Governors 1998 - 2003 Mangu High School P.T.A. Treasurer 2008 Awarded M.G.H. by His Excellency the President M.G.H. (Moran Order of the Golden Heart) 2010 Awarded E.G.H. by His Excellency the President E.G.H. (Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart) – it is the highest Presidential award for a civilian HOBBIES Reading, Traveling, Chess and Gardening Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Clemens Schwarz/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Israel ISRAEL - H.E. Mordechai Denis Paul Rodgold Credentials: 28.11.2019 Born on 22 December 1964, Paris Married to Celine, two children Professional Experience 2011 - 2019: Director of the Information & Visual Media Department, Public Diplomacy Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jerusalem, Israel 2011: Counselor, European Division, MFA, Jerusalem 2009 – 2011: VP Business Development, Renewable Energy Company 2006-2008: Counselor, Economic Division, MFA, Jerusalem 2002 – 2006: Head of the Economic Section, Embassy of Israel, Rome, Italy Economic Counselor to Italy, Malta and Albania Representative of Israel to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and to the World Food Program (WFP). 2000 – 2002: Deputy Director, Economic Department 2, MFA, Jerusalem 1997 – 2000: Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Israel in Bern, Switzerland 1995 - 1997: Deputy Chief of Mission, Liaison Office of Israel, Rabat, Morocco 1993 - 1994: Second Secretary, European Division, MFA, Jerusalem 1992: Trainee, Department for Egyptian Affairs, MFA, Jerusalem 1992: Cadets Course, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Jerusalem 1991: Cadets Course, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jerusalem Education • Master of Business Administration, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 1996 • Bachelor of Business Administration and International Relations, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 1989 Languages Full command of Hebrew, German, English, French and Italian Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Clemens Schwarz/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Libien LIBYA - H.E. Jalal E. A. Alashi Credentials: 28.11.2019 Date and place of birth: 16. 02.1969, Misurata, Libya Status: Married, with 2 sons and 2 daughters Job Profile 2000-2003 Cabinet of the Libyan Foreign Minister, African Unity, Tripoli, Libya 2003-2007 Cabinet of the Foreign Minister March 2007-Dec. 2011 Diplomat at the Libyan Embassy Brussels, in Charge of the dossier of cooperation between Libya and the European Union, and in Charge of the dossier of the African Group Oct. 2010-Dec. 2011 Head of the Consulate Section at the Libyan Embassy Brussels Feb. 2012-Sept. 2013 Cabinet of the Foreign Minister Oct. 2013-Dec. 2014 Head, Office of the Deputy Foreign Minister Jan. 2015 -Feb. 2018 Director of the European Affairs Department/ Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs March 2018- 27 Nov. 2019 Charge d'Affairs a.i., Libyan Embassy, Vienna, Austria Activities - Rapporteur of the National Team for International Cooperation in the field of Security, Justice and Rule of Law (2013-2014) - Head of the National Migration Group (2017-2018) - Member of the negotiating team between Libya and the European Union (2008-2011) Education - Bachelor, French Language - Bachelor, Business Administration - Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration Training Courses - Protocol and Relations, Jordan 2001 - Leadership methods, Beirut 2006 - Negotiation, Tripoli 2012 - Peace building, Tripoli 2014 - Reports writing, Tripoli 2015 Skills - English language knowledge - Computer literate Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Clemens Schwarz/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Vereinigte Arabische Emirate UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - H.E. Ibrahim Salim Mohamed Al Musharrakh Credentials: 28.11.2019 Birth date: 03.11.1961 Marital Status : married with 4 children Academic Qualification: 2004 – US naval war college Graduate Career: Ex Commander of the UAE Navel Forces Languages: English Arabic Education: Graduate of Britannia Royal Naval College Diploma from Naval Staff College Graduate of Naval War College with Master Degree Honors and Medals: The Order of Liberation of State of Kuwait Union Medal Merit Order from President Obama Crescent of Excellence from President Asif Ali Zardari Golden Honor Medal from German Defense Minister Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Clemens Schwarz/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Deutschland GERMANY - H.E. Ralf Beste Credentials: 18.09.2019 Born on 21 June, 1966 in Witten Married, two children 2017-2019 Federal Foreign Office, Head of Planning Staff 2016-2017 Federal Foreign Office, Administrator of Strategic Communication 2014-2016 Federal Foreign Office, Deputy Head of Planning Staff 2001-2014 Editor at DER SPIEGEL, Berlin 1996-2000 Editor at Berliner Zeitung, Bonn and Berlin 1994-1996 Media spokesperson at the Ministry of Finance in Rheinland-Pfalz, Mainz 1992-1994 Trainee / Editor at Ruhr Nachrichten, Dortmund 1987-1991 studied History in Bochum, Bielefeld and Baltimore (Master of Arts, Johns Hopkins University; Magister Artium, University Bielefeld) 1985-1986 Military service 1985 Abitur (Diploma from German secondary school qualifying for university admission/ matriculation) Fotos: Carina Karlovits/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Holland THE NETHERLANDS - H.E. Albert Hendrik Gierveld Credentials: 18.09.2019 Born: 6 March 1963 in Wierden, the Netherlands Married with: Saskia Hofgen (2/7/1963) Children: David (24/7/1993) and Julia (8/1/1998) Since July 2015 Deputy Director General Agriculture Director European, International and Agro-Economic policy At the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, The Hague Previous positions August 2014 - June 2015 Netherlands Ambassador to Yemen, Sana’a August 2010 - July 2014 Deputy Director Multilateral Organisations and Human Rights Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Hague 2006 - 2010 Counsellor, Head of Unit for Environmental and Climate-policies Permanent Representation to the European Union, Brussels 2004 - 2006 Seconded National Expert at Policy Coordination and Planning Department Secretariat-General of the European Commission, Brussels 2001 - 2004 Counsellor, Head of Unit Economic Affairs Netherlands Embassy, Rome 1996 - 2001 Senior policy Officer, Head of Task Force ICC European Integration Department Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Hague 1993 - 1996 Second Secretary, trade and investment Netherlands Embassy, Budapest 1991 - 1993 Junior Policy Officer Security Affairs Department Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Hague 1990 - 1991 Diplomatic Training Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Hague 1986 - 1987 Lieutenant at the NL Army Staff Ministry of Defence, The Hague EDUCATION 1987 - 1990 Law, Master, University of Amsterdam 1982 – 1986 Political Science, Master, University of Amsterdam Fotos: Carina Karlovits/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Saudi Arabien SAUDI ARABIA - H.R.H. Prince Abdullah bin Khaled bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Credentials: 18.09.2019 Born: 13th February 1988 Nationality: Saudi Arabia Marital status: married, 2 kids Before his current appointment in Vienna, H.R.H. Prince Al Saud served in various capacities, among them: Advisor at the Saudi Royal Court at the excellent rank; member of the delegation accompanying the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince on official visits; member of the Board of the Saudi Equestrian Club. H.R.H. Prince Abdullah Al-Saud holds a Bachelor degree in Economics from Columbia University/ USA and, a Master degree in Business Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management/ USA. H.R.H. Prince Abdullah speaks Arabic and English. Fotos: Carina Karlovits/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Qatar QATAR - H.E. Sultan Salmeen Almansouri Credentials: 18.09.2019 Date of Birth: 1/1/1960 Spoken Languages: Arabic,English Personal Status: married Entry in the State Service: 1/1/1978 Appointment in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 29/8/2013 EDUCATION 1979: Graduation from British Aviation Army College 1993: Master Degree in Military Sciences, Egypt, 2009: PhD in National Strategic Philosophy, Egypt PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Qatar Amiri Air Force 2005 –2013: Operation and Training Director, Amiri Air Forces 2003: Commander of Doha Air Base 2000-2003: Military Attaché, England & Non-Resident Military Attaché, France 1997: Aviation trainer, British Central Training College, England 1996: Commander of the Helicopter Division 1982: Commander of the Helicopter Unit Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 28/8/2019: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Austria & Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna 26/12/2013 –2019: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to the People's Republic of China 1/4/2015 –2019: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar (non-resident) to Mongolia 6/11/2014 –2019: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar (non-resident) to the Republic of Korea Training Courses: Specialised training courses in the field of aviation in England, France, The United States and Egypt. Received Honorary Orders: Order of the Knight of the Republic of Italy Fotos: Carina Karlovits/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Uruguay URUGUAY - H.E. Juan Carlos Ojeda Viglione Credentials: 18.09.2019 Place and Date of Birth: Montevideo, November 14, 1958 Marital Status: Single Languages: Fluent in English and French. Knowledge of Portuguese, Italian and Arabic. EDUCATION Degree in Diplomacy, Universidad de la Republica, Montevideo, Uruguay. Studies of Law, Universidad de la Republica, Montevideo, Uruguay. “Proficiency in English”, Cambridge University. Professional Training Course, Artigas Foreign Service Institute, MFA. CURRENT POSITION Ambassador to the Republic of Austria (18.09.2019) Permanent Representative to the International Organisations at Vienna: - United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV) (UNODC) - International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) - Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) - United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS 01.2017/07.2019: Director of Multilateral Affairs Division 01.2014/12.2016: Concurrent Ambassador of Uruguay to the Republic of Armenia 06. 2012/12.2016: Concurrent Ambassador of Uruguay to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 05.2011/12.2016: Ambassador of Uruguay to the Islamic Republic of Iran 12.2009/02.2011: Director of Multilateral Affairs Division 09.2009/12.2010: Coordinator of the MFA for the United Nations Pilot Program “Delivering as One” 2009: Head of the Secretariat of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs 2008-2009: Head of the Secretariat of the General Director of the MFA 2003-2008: Embassy of Uruguay in Israel. 2001-2003: Head of the Secretariat of the General Division for Technical and Administrative Affairs 2000-2001: Head of the Secretariat of the General Director of the MFA 1997-2000: Embassy of Uruguay in Dominican Republic 1994-1997: Embassy of Uruguay in Japan 1992-1993: Deputy Director of the Treaties Division 1991-1992: Head of the Division of International Organizations 1985-1991: Embassy of Uruguay in the Arab Republic of Egypt 1985: Cabinet of the Minister of Foreign Affairs 1984: Head of the Diplomatic Secretariat of the General Division for Political Affairs 1982-1984: Bilateral Political Affairs Division, Head of the Asian Bureau 23.03.1982: Joined the Foreign Service as Third Secretary. Participated in the pre-deployment training courses to Uruguayan troops in Peace Keeping Operations. Accomplished several official missions abroad, such as: Delegate of Uruguay to the 49 and 57 Committee for Program and Coordination of the United Nations, New York, 2009 and 2017. Delegate to the International Conference of Pilot Countries of the United Nations Program “DaO”, Kigali, Rwanda, October, 2009. Delegate to the XVI Summit Meeting of the Non Aligned Movement, Tehran, August 2012. Delegate to the 96 Session of the Permanent Committee of International Organization of the Francophony (OIF) and the 31 Session of the Ministerial Congress of the OIF, Erevan, Armenia, November, 2015. Delegate to the XX and XXI Meetings of the National Authorities to the OPAQ, The Hague, 2017 and 2018. Fotos: Carina Karlovits/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Bolivien BOLIVIA - H.E. Nardi Suxo Iturry Credentials: 10.07.2019 Born on 26.09.1955 Nationality: Bolivian Marital status: Married, two children Professional Experience: 2015 – 2018 United Nations, Geneva – Switzerland President-Speaker of the intergovernmental work group of open composition for the project of United Nations declaration on farmers and rural people rights. 2015 – 2018 Embassy of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Geneva – Switzerland Ambassadress of the Plurinational State of Bolivia before the United Nations and other International Organizations. 2009 – 2015 Ministry of Transparency and Fight Against Corruption, La Paz, Bolivia Minister in charge of the Ministry of Transparency and Fight Against Corruption. 2006 – 2009 Vice Minister of Transparency and Fight Against Corruption, La Paz - Bolivia Vice Minister in charge of Transparency and Fight Against Corruption. 2003 – 2006 Carter Center, La Paz – Bolivia Representative of the Carter Center in Bolivia. 2003 – 2006 United Nations Development Program, La Paz – Bolivia. Director of the Democratic Capacitation Institute, National Electoral Court. 1999 – 2003 Ombudsman Office, La Paz – Bolivia Deputy Director in charge of Human Rights. 1995 – 1999 Bolivian Catholic University, La Paz – Bolivia Director of the Legal Investigation Department. 1993 – 1999 Capacitation and Civil Rights (NGO), La Paz – Bolivia Executive Director of the NGO. 1992 – 1995 Bolivian Catholic University, La Paz – Bolivia Director of the Law Faculty. 1989 – 1992 Defense for Children International, La Paz – Bolivia Director and General Legal Counsel 1988 – 1989 Independent Legal Consultant, La Paz – Bolivia 1986 – 1987 Women Information and Development Center, La Paz Bolivia Legal Consultant Academic Background: • Mayor de San Andres Public University – LLB • Carlos Tercero de Madrid University – Postgraduate degree in Human Rights • Mayor de San Andres Public University – Postgraduate degree in postgraduate education • Criminal Law Reform International (Costa Rica and Peru) – Specialization in work with penitentiary work • Catholic University of Bolivia – University Teacher Certificate • Conciliation and mediation course for Latin America and the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, 1992 • Training for Dispute Resolution, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1993 • Judge School, Reno Nevada, US, 1991 • International and Human Rights Law, Lima, Peru • Public Administration Course from the Inter-American Development Bank • Human Rights protection course, Andean Commission of Lawyers, 1990 • Human Rights Course, United Nations, Geneva, Switzerland, 1986 Fotos: Lisa KAPICI und Carina KARLOVITS/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Sri Lanka SRI LANKA - H.E. Saroja Sirisena Credentials: 10.07.2019 Saroja Sirisena was born in Colombo and studied at Devi Balika Vidyalaya, and represented the school in track and field events. She completed a Bachelor of Arts specialising in International Relations at the University of Melbourne, Australia and Post Graduate Studies at the Ecole National d' Administration iri France. Prior to joining the Sri Lanka Foreign Service in 1998, she worked as an Executive Assistant to the Minister of Commerce in 1997. Ms Sirisena is married to Dr Sudath Talpahewa. She speaks French and enjoys yoga, working out and cooking. Ms Sirisena is the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Austria and the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations Office in Vienna. lmmediately prior to this she served as the Director General of Public Diplomacy & Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Mfairs, responsible for handling communications from the Ministry with international and local rnedia and dissemination information to Sri Lanka Missions abroad and Foreign Missions based in Sri Lanka. Simultaneously, she was Director General Economic Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs responsible for Sri Lanka's Economic Diplomacy Programme and for coordinating multilateral & bilateral economic relations between government & private sector agencies, Sri Lanka's Missions overseas & foreign Missions based in Sri Lanka. Saroja Sirisena served as th,:' Consul General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai between 2014 &2018, responsible for relations with the Western Indian States of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa. She served as the Director General for External Relations in the Ministry of Economic Development handling foreign affairs related matters from 2012-2014. Prior to this she served as Dii-ector/South Asia and Director/Consular Affairs of the Ministry of External Affairs of Sri Lanka. Ms Saroja Sirisena is a career diplomat of the Sri Lanka Foreign Service who has served as Minister of the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations Office in Geneva from April 2010- October 2011 and the MinistN Counsellor of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Brussels accredited to the European Union and Luxembourg from 2007-2010. She has also served in the Sri Lanka Embassy in Paris and in Sri Lanka's Permanent Mission to UNESCO as the First Secretary from 2001- 2005. Fotos: Lisa KAPICI und Carina KARLOVITS/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Süd Afrika SOUTH AFRICA - H.E. Rapulane Sydney Molekane Credentials: 10.07.2019 DATE OF BIRTH 7 May 1961 PLACE OF BIRTH Soweto, South Africa MARITAL STATUS Married with four children ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS 1981 Matriculated, Mapetla Tswana High School 1982-1985 Senior Teacher’s Diploma, Soweto College of Education QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED FOR NON-DEGREE PURPOSES 1995-1996 Diplomatic Training, Foreign Service Institute, Department of Foreign Affairs 1996 Management Programme, Foreign Service Institute, Department of Foreign Affairs ACTIVISM AND LEADERSHIP 1980-1984 National Team of Young Christian Students (YCS) 1984-1985 President of the Soweto Youth Congress (SOYCO) 1986-1987 Secretary-General of the Southern Transvaal Youth Congress (STYCO) 1987-1990 General-Secretary of the South African Youth Congress (SAYCO) 1987-1991 Member of the National Executive Committee of the United Democratic Front (UDF) 1990-1994 Secretary-General of the ANC Youth League and National Executive Committee Member of the ANC (ANCYL) CAREER Currently South African Ambassador to Austria, Slovenia and Slovakia and Permanent Representative of South Africa to the International Organisations in Vienna 2014-2019 South African Ambassador to France, Monaco and Permanent Delegate of South Africa to the UNESCO 2010-2014 Deputy Director-General: Europe, Department of International Relations and Cooperation 2008-2010 Director: Levant and Middle East, Department of International Relations and Cooperation 2004-2008 South African High Commissioner to Ghana 2003-2004 Director: Nepad and African Renaissance Fund, Department of Foreign Affairs 1999-2003 Consul-General to Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg in Germany 1999 Joined the then Department of Foreign Affairs 1994-1999 Member of Parliament and Chairperson of the Safety and Security Portfolio Committee POLITICAL HISTORY As a result of his involvement in student and youth politics, Mr Molekane was arrested while completing his final year of studies, and hence was unable to complete the diploma. On his release from detention he devoted his time as a full-time activist. He however, continued his studies at Soweto College of Education. Mr Molekane was central to the launch of the United Democratic Front in 1983 and was detained several times including during the two State of Emergency spending almost thirty (30) months in detention without trial or charges. He was a member of the National Reception Committee that planned and welcomed the ANC leadership from prison and from exile, in the 1990’s. LANGUAGES SeTswana, English and German (basic) Fotos: Lisa KAPICI und Carina KARLOVITS/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Südkorea DPR of KOREA - H.E. Shin Chae-Hyun Credentials: 10.07.2019 DATE OF BIRTH : Mar. 11, 1965 FAMILY : Married with one daughter and one son EDUCATION : Feb. 1986 B.A. in Communication, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea Nov. 1992 M.Phil., International Relations, University of Cambridge, U.K. CAREER : Jun. 2019 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Austria and Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna Aug. 2017 Secretary to the President for Foreign Policy, Office of National Security Apr. 2016 Consul-General, Korean Consulate General in San Francisco, U.S.A. Feb. 2015 Director-General for North American Affairs, MOFA Sep. 2014 Director-General for North Korean Nuclear Affairs, Office of Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs, MOFA Apr. 2013 Director-General for Human Resources, Office of Planning and Coordination, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Aug. 2011 Deputy Consul-General, Korean Consulate General in Hong Kong, China Jul. 2008 Consul, Korean Consulate General in New York, NY, U.S.A. Jan. 2007 Director, North America Division I, North American Affairs Bureau, MOFAT Jun. 2005 Director, Protocol Division I, MOFAT Jul. 2002 First Secretary, Korean Embassy in the United States of America Feb. 2001 Director, Human Resources Management Division, Office of Planning and Management, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) Dec. 1997 First Secretary, Korean Embassy in the Republic of Senegal Dec. 1994 First Secretary, Korean Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, NY, U.S.A. Jun. 1987 Joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Apr. 1987 Passed High Diplomatic Service Examination AWARDS : Feb. 2006 Service Merit Medal Jan. 2019 Order of Service Merit (Red Stripes) Fotos: Fotos: Lisa KAPICI und Carina KARLOVITS/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Marokko MOROCCO - H.E. Azzeddine Farhane Credentials: 10.07.2019 Born in Casablanca on May 18, 1966 Married, one child Diplomatic Career 10/2016-06/2019: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Morocco to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam 2009-2016: General Director of the United Nations and International Organizations Department/MFA 2006-2009: Minister Plenipotentiary, Head of United Nations Department/MFA 2005-2006: Chargé d’Affaires a.i of the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Morocco to the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland 2004-2005: Deputy Permanent Representative of Morocco in Geneva, Switzerland 2002-2004: Counselor in charge of Disarmament, Human Rights and Humanitarian Issues at the Permanent Mission of Morocco in Geneva, Switzerland 2001-2002: Head of Human Rights and Humanitarian Issues Unit/MFA 1999-2000: Counselor at the Moroccan Embassy, The Hague, Netherlands 1994-1999: First Secretary in charge of Multilateral Issues at the Moroccan Embassy, The Hague, Netherlands 1990-1994: Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Division of Press and Information/MFA Academic Background 1995: PhD in Political Science, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco 1995: Certificate in Public International Law, The Hague Academy, Netherlands 1993: Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations, Hassan II University 1992: Postgraduate Diploma in Political Science, Hassan II University 1989: Degree from the Higher Institute of Journalism, Rabat, Morocco 1985: Bilingual Baccalaureate in Modern Letters Professional Experience 2011-2016: Morocco Sherpa for Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) 2015: Head of the Moroccan delegation at the High Officials Meeting, Commemoration Summit of the 60th Anniversary of the Bandung Conference, Jakarta, Indonesia (April 2015). 2001-2016: Member of the Moroccan delegation to the UN General Assembly 2009-2015: Head of the Moroccan delegation to the political Plenary Meetings of The Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) 2009-2014: Head of the Moroccan delegation at the Non-Aligned Movement High Officials Meeting 2008-2009: Member of the Moroccan delegation at the OIC Summit in Dakar and OIC Ministerial Conference in Kampala and Damascus 2006-2013: Member of the Moroccan delegation to the Human Rights Council 2006: Head of the Moroccan delegation during the Review of the Periodic Report (RPR) to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, Geneva 2005-2006: Coordinator of the African Group on Human Rights Issues, Geneva 2003-2006: Member of the Moroccan delegation during the Review of the Periodic Reports by the UN Committees on racial discrimination, Human Rights against torture, economic, social and cultural rights 2001-2005: Member of the Moroccan delegation to the Human Rights Commission 1994-2000: Member of the Moroccan delegation to The Hague Conference on Private International Law - - - - - - - - Researches: 2017: Publication of article in “Political Theory”, research journal of Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics on “Investment in youth: A strategic Choice and a significant asset for sustainable growth in Africa”. 2014: IAEA International Conference on Advances on Nuclear Forensics (Vienna, 7 – 10 July 2014) « The contribution of International Initiatives on Non-proliferation to the Enhancement of Nuclear Forensics as a Fundamental Pillar of Nuclear Security». 2013: IAEA International Conference on Nuclear Security (Vienna, 1 – 5 July 2013) « Inter-linkages and Added Value of International Initiatives to the Enhancement of Nuclear Security: The Moroccan Experience». 2012: Wilton Park Conference «NPT and Nuclear Security Challenges to Africa» (Johannesburg, 5 – 6 March 2012). 1995: PhD Thesis in Public Law: «Regional Cooperation of the Mediterranean Countries in combating Maritime Pollution». 1989: Research Thesis on «Embassies Press and Information Units» for the Higher Institute of Journalism Graduation. Fotos: Lisa KAPICI und Carina KARLOVITS/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Equador ECUADOR - H.E. David Roberto Betancourt Ruales Credentials: 14.06.2019 Date and place of birth: Quito, Ecuador, 4 November 1950 Nationality: Ecuador Marital status: Married, 4 children Education - Economist, Faculty of Economy, Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador Attorney, Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador - Regional Development, Federal University do Para-Belem, Brazil - Andrés Bello Diplomatic Academy, Santiago, Chile Career - 2015-2018: Ambassador of Ecuador to Turkey and Georgia - 2014-2015: Chief Negotiator for Ecuador Trade Agreement with the EU, Ministry of Trade, Ecuador - 2013-2015: Under-secretary for Trade Negotiations and Economic Integration, Ministry of Trade, Ecuador - 2012-2013: Under-secretary for Trade Negotiations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ecuador - 2011-2012: Director of Regional Integration and y Commercial Negotiations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ecuador - 2005-2010: Ambassador of Ecuador to Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Island - 2002-2005: Under-secretary for Bilateral Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ecuador - 2002: Under-secretary for Multilateral Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ecuador - 1996-2001: Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Ecuador to the World Trade Organization (WTO), Geneva, Switzerland - 2000-2001: Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Ecuador to the United Nations (UNO), Geneva, Switzerland - 1992: Economic Undersecretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs - 1985: Permanent Representative of Ecuador to LAIA, Montevideo, Uruguay - 1978: Permanent Representative of Ecuador to ECLAC, Santiago, Chile Languages Spanish, English, Portuguese, French Fotos: KARLOVITS/HBF, HEINSCHINK/HBF, BAUER/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Griechenland GREECE - H.E. Catherine Koika Credentials: 14.06.2019 Born on March 22, 1959 in Greece Married, two children Professional career Since March 2019: Ambassador of Greece to Austria and Permanent Representative to the International Organisations in Vienna March 2015: Director of the Diplomatic Cabinet of the President of the Hellenic Republic November 2014: Director General of the General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad July 2013 - October 2014: Head of the Office of the Secretary General for International Economic Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs She has also served at the Diplomatic Cabinet of the Deputy Minister for European Affairs (1989-1990 and 2004-2005) as well as at the Diplomatic Cabinet of the President of the Republic. In the Ministry of Foreign Affairs she has worked at the Department of European Affairs, at the Political Directorate for greek-turkish bilateral relations, at the Political Directorate for USA- Canada and as Acting Director at the Directorate for the economic relations of Greece and Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf countries. 2008-2011: Consul General in Paris 1996-2001: Embassy of Greece in Budapest as Deputy Head of Mission 1991-1996: Embassy of Greece in Rome as a Secretary of Embassy, responsible for political and consular affairs 1986: Joined the Greek Diplomatic Service Education - Faculty of Law, University of Athens - Institute of Advanced European Studies of the University of Strasbourg Foreign Languages • English • French • Italian • German Fotos: KARLOVITS/HBF, HEINSCHINK/HBF, BAUER/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Paraguay PARAGUAY - H.E. Juan Francisco Facetti Credentials: 14.06.2019 Born in Asuncion, Paraguay, on September 30th, 1965. Married to: Fabiana Rocholl Givogre ACADEMIC BACKGROUND • Diploma in Negotiation for Sustainability– Institute for Consensus Building (The Netherlands-USA, 1997) • Master in Strategic Planning and Development – Strategic Studies Institute (Paraguay, 1995) • Fellow Marie Curie Program (EU). Post doctorate in Environmental Chemistry – University of Antwerp (Belgium, 1994) • Maitrise es Sciences de l’ Environnement – University of Liège (Belgium, 1992) • Specialization in Nuclear Analytical Techniques – University of Antwerp (Belgium, 1991) • Doctor in Biochemistry (Valedictorian) – National University of Asuncion (Paraguay, 1990) WORK EXPERIENCE As Civil Servant Prof. Facetti has been President of the National Institute of Technology and Standards (INTN) from 1996 to 1997, and head of the Paraguayan Negotiation Group at the SGT-3 Technical Standards- MERCOSUR. He was the first Minister-Secretary of the Ministry of the Environment and author of its legal framework. Main negotiator of the MERCOSUR Environmental Protocol and several programs for the conservation of the Pilcomayo Basin and Guarani Aquifer. He has also been advisor to the Vice President from 2003 to 2007 in sustainable policies and nuclear policies, being the principal Paraguayan negotiator at the diplomatic conference for the Amendment of the Convention of the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials (A/CPPNM). He was advisor at the National Congress from 1997 to 2000 and from 2014 to 2017, and to the Minister of Foreign Affairs between 2013 and 2015 (in nuclear conventions and treaties). Author of the National Nuclear Law (approved in 2014). Prof. Facetti was also the National Defense Council’s Director General for Science and Technology between 2012 and 2013, and a nuclear security, science and technology advisor between 2015 and 2018. During 2018 he was member of the Transition team in Foreign Relations and coordinator of the team that prepared the Program for Sustainable Development of the Elected President Mario Abdo Benitez. From August 2018 he was the principal Advisor and Counsellor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs up to the present. EXPERIENCE IN MULTILATERAL ORGANIZATIONS As diplomat he was Chief of the Organization of American States’s Governance Programme in Haiti, Special Mission for Strengthening Democracy in Haiti (2002, 2003). Directing the Portfolio of Governance. Preparing the budget, monitoring the performance, development of the monitoring and evaluation system and ensuring efficient/effective management of the technical co-operation (TC). Coordination with the Bayeurs de Fonds for the improvement of the Portfolio Budget. He was advisor to the Ministers of Environment or Sustainable Development of different Latin American states: Ecuador (2007), Bolivia (2006, 2007), Uruguay (2009-2010) and El Salvador 2003 and 2007. As expert he was member of the IAEA’s Waste Safety Standards Advisory Committee (WASSAC, 2005-2007), advisor to the IAEA’s Director General and member of the Advisory Security Committee (ADVSEC, 2007-2009), and has been designated Vice President of the IAEA’s Nuclear Security Guidance Committee (NSGC) for the 2018-2020 term. PROFESSOR – RESEARCHER Prof. Facetti started his studies in radioecology in 1984. In 1990, he travelled to Europe to expand his research on heavy metals in rivers and water reservoirs and nuclear analytical techniques. He continued working on this topic while at the University of Antwerp, University of Toulouse and with the University of Buenos Aires. His research papers were published in various academic journals. In 2013, Prof. Facetti received funding from CONACYT’s Prociencia programme and directed several environmental research projects. In 2014 and 2015, he became Invited Professor and Researcher Professor for the Centre National des Recherches Scientifiques and the Observatoire Midi-Pyrennees France, while working at the University of Toulouse-Paul Sabatier, in France. Prof. Facetti is lecturer in Environmental Chemistry and Environmental Management and Assessment at the National University of Asuncion’s School of Engineering; has been Tutor and Professor of the Doctorate Program at the National University of Itapua (Paraguay), and lecturer at the Strategic Studies Institute (since 1996 to the present) and at the Carlos Antonio Lopez Diplomatic Academy (since 2014 to the present). Prof. Facetti has also been a guest speaker at the Pierre and Marie Curie University (UMPC), the University of Kyoto, the University of Aveiro (Portugal), the National Defense University (USA), at the Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies and at the Copenhagen Business School. He is researcher at the National University in limnology, groundwater pollution, climate change and biodiversity conservation in particular in the follow areas:  Emission Factors of Greenhouse Gases in fuels used in the transport sector.  Groundwater pollution from MTBE and from antibiotics (in collaboration with the Catalan Institute of Water).  Monitoring of jaguar and ungulates from the Chaco Region (in collaboration with the University of Aveiro Portugal)  Determination of the Trophic State of the ITAIPU Dam, and Yacyreta Dam (in collaboration with the Universite Paul Sabatier-Toulouse).  Enrichment of Heavy Metals in Sediments of Paraguay-Parana System River.  Eutrophication levels of the Ypacarai Lake. (Collaboration with University of Trento-Italy.  Energy efficiency of nests of Furnarius rufus  Impact of soybean expansion in the Upper Parana Atlantic Forest and the social and environmental spillover effects (Diplomatic Academy – Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Prof.Facetti´s academic career includes: Fellow CNRS University of Toulouse 2016-2017 Fellow Observatoire Midi Pyrenees- University of Toulouse, 2014-2015. Fellow - University of Antwerp. Post Doctoral studies - “Marie Curie” Program - European Union. Research in Environmental Chemistry: Mobilization of Heavy Metals of the Paraguay River. Researcher in Ecology of Tropical Lakes and Reservoirs using C-14. Universite Libre de Bruxelles. Fotos: KARLOVITS/HBF, HEINSCHINK/HBF, BAUER/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Iraq IRAQ - H.E. Baker Fattah Hussen Credentials: 14.06.2019 Birthday: 01 July 1957 Sulaimaniya / IRAQ Marital status: Married / Two Daughters Education: 1978 BSc. Chemistry / Sulaimaniya University Iraq 1991 Vocational Diploma / Advanced Information Technology Tehran 1997 Diploma in Spanish Language and Culture / Spain 1999 Diploma / International Relations and Diplomatic Issues / Italy Positions and Works: 2019 March Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Austria 2017–2018 Ambassador, Head of the Department of Europa in the Iraqi MOFA 2013–2017 Ambassador of Iraq to the Kingdom of Sweden 2010–2013 Ambassador of Iraq to Brazil 2009–2010 Ambassador in the Iraqi Foreign Ministry 2005–2009 Member of Parliament in Kurdistan Region Iraq Affiliation: 1978 Member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) 1992 Member of Human Rights Committee of the Iraqi National Congress 1994 Member of Founding Board of the Kurdish-Spanish Cultural Association 1998 Member of the Founding Board of Kurdish Relief Committee Languages: Kurdish (m. tongue) , Arabic, English, Farsi, Spanish, Italian & Portuguese Fotos: KARLOVITS/HBF, HEINSCHINK/HBF, BAUER/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Vatikanstadt HOLY SEE - H.E. Pedro López Quintana Credentials: 14.06.2019 Born on July 27, 1953 Education Ecclesiastical Studies; Graduation in Theology 1980: received the priestly ordination 1984: Doctorate in Canon Law Professional Career 2014: Apostolic Nuncio in Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia 2013: Apostolic Nuncio for special use in the General Affairs Section of the State Secretariat 2009: Apostolic Nuncio to Canada 2003: Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal 2002: Titular Archbishop of Agropoli 1998: Assessor of General Affairs of the State Secretariat 1984: entered Diplomatic Service of the Holy See He served in the Papal Representations in Madagascar, the Philippines, India and in the Department of General Affairs of the State Secretariat. Fotos: KARLOVITS/HBF, HEINSCHINK/HBF, BAUER/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Thailand THAILAND - H.E. Morakot Sriswasdi Credentials: 14.06.2019 Date and place of birth: 7 April 1965, Bangkok Nationality: Thai Marital status: Single Education: - Bachelor of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University - Post-Graduate Diploma (International Economic), University of Sussex, United Kingdom - M.A. Development Studies, Institute of Social Sciences, The Hague, the Netherlands - M.M. (Human Resource Management), College of Management, Mahidol University Special Courses Attended: 1995 Disarmament Fellowship Programme 2012 Foreign Affairs Executive Programme 2017 Executive Course, Capital Markets Academy (CMA) Working Experience: 2015 - 2019 Deputy Director-General, Department of International Organizations 2013 Director, Peace, Security and Disarmament Division, Department of International Organizations 2010 Minister Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Thailand to ASEAN 2009 Counsellor, Office of the Minister 2006 Counsellor, Division of International Economic Policy, Department of International Economic Affairs 2005 Acting Secretary of the Department of International Economic Affairs 2003 First Secretary, Department of International Organizations 2001 First Secretary, Department of South Asian, Middle East and African Affairs 1997 First Secretary, Royal Thai Embassy and Permanent Mission of Thailand to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna 1994 Second Secretary, Department of International Organizations 1990 Third Secretary, Department of Information 1988 Entered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Attaché, Department of ASEAN Affair 1987 Political correspondent and foreign affairs correspondent at the Thai News Agency, Mass Communication Organization of Thailand Languages: Thai, English Fotos: KARLOVITS/HBF, HEINSCHINK/HBF, BAUER/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Armenien ARMENIA - H.E. Armen Papikyan Credentials: 19.03.2019 Date and Place of Birth: November 22, 1973 in Yerevan Marital status: Married with 2 children EDUCATION 2000 Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, Boston, USA 1990-1995 Faculty of International Relations (Specialisation in International Relations and History), “Gladzor” University, Yerevan, Armenia Fellowship Programs 2001 NATO Defense College, Italy 1999 George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, Germany WORK EXPERIENCE 2018 has been re-appointed as the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs by the decision of the Prime Minister 2016 has been appointed as the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs by the decree of the President 2016 Head of Rapporteurs Group (Committee) on Programme, Budget and Administration of Council of Europe 2011 – 2016 Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia to the Council of Europe (residence in Strasbourg) 2013 Chairman of the Committee of the Ministers’ Deputies of the Council of Europe 2011 Counsellor, European Department, MFA, Armenia 2007 – 2011 Counsellor, Permanent Representation of the Republic of Armenia to the OSCE; Deputy Chief of the Mission 2005 – 2007 Head of Conventional Arms Control Division, Arms Control and International Security Department, MFA, Armenia 2002 – 2005 Second Secretary, Embassy of Armenia in Switzerland (residence in Geneva) 2002 – 2005 Second Secretary, Permanent Representation of the Republic of Armenia to the United Nations Office in Geneva 1999 – 2002 Second Secretary, NATO Division, Arms Control and International Security Department, MFA, Armenia 1997 – 1999 Attaché and Third Secretary, Bilateral Military Cooperation Division, Military-Political Department, MFA, Armenia Foreign languages: English, French, Russian Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Laura Heinschink/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Namibien NAMIBIA - H.E. Nada Kruger Credentials: 19.03.2019 Date of birth: 12 October 1960 Citizenship: Namibian Marital status: Married FORMAL EDUCATION BA degree 1981 Postgraduate Diploma in Translation and Editing 1982 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1 Jan 1984: Language Practitioner: Dept. of National Education, Windhoek 1 May 1985: Meetings Administrator, Academy for Tertiary Education, Windhoek 1 January 1987: Research and Publications Officer, Bureau of Research, Academy for Tertiary Education, Windhoek June 1993: Office Manager: Multidisciplinary Research Centre, University of Namibia, Windhoek May 1994: Office Manager: Ecumenical Institute for Namibia, University of Namibia, Windhoek 1 January 1995: Foreign Relations Officer: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Windhoek 1 December 2007: Chief Foreign Relations Officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Windhoek 1 January 2015-2018: Deputy Director: Southern Afric a, Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation DIPLOMATIC ASSIGNMENTS 2000 - 2005: First Secretary, Embassy/Permanent Mission of Namibia to Austria and the UN Office at Vienna 2008-2011: First Secretary, Embassy of Namibia to Sweden 2014 - 2015: First Secretary, Permanent Mission of Namibia to the UN Office in Geneva (returned to take up promotion position) APPOINTMENT TO NATIONAL COMMITTEES Namibia National Refugees Committee Committee on the Covenant for Haman and Political Affairs Languages: English, Afrikaans Basic German, and French Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Laura Heinschink/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Türkei TURKEY - H.E. Ümit Yardim Credentials: 19.03.2019 Born on April 27, 1961, in Balıkesir/Turkey Nationality: Turkish Status: Married, 2 children EDUCATION BA, Boğaziçi University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Political Sciences. MA, Gazi University, Faculty of Political Sciences, Department of International Relations Honorary PhD, Institute of Fine Arts, Baku, Azerbaijan PROFESSIONAL CAREER 2016-2018 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ankara - Ambassador- Deputy Undersecretary for Culture, Eastern Europe, Asia and Sub-Sahara Africa Affairs 2014-2016 Embassy of Turkey in Moscow - Ambassador 2010-2014 Permanent Representative of Turkey in ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization) - Tehran 2010-2014 Embassy of Turkey in Tehran - Ambassador 2008-2010 Consulate General of Turkey in Stuttgart/Germany - Consul General 2006-2008 Deputy for Central Asia and Caucasus - Deputy Director General 2004-2006 Consulate General of Turkey in Gümülcine/Greece - Consul General 2002-2004 Embassy of Turkey in Lisbon - Minister Counsellor 2000-2002 Department of Eastern Europe - Head of Department 1997-2000 Embassy of Turkey in Baku - Counsellor 1995-1997 Embassy of Turkey in Athens - First Secretary 1993-1995 Department of Slavic Countries - First Secretary 1990-1993 Embassy of Turkey in Moscow - Second Secretary 1988-1990 Embassy of Turkey in Islamabad - Third Secretary 1986-1988 Department of Economic Relations - Third Secretary 1985-86 Military Service Ankara 1985 Department of Eastern Europe - Political Officer Languages: Turkish, English Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Laura Heinschink/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Nordmazedonien NORTH MACEDONIA - H.E. Nenad Kolev Credentials: 19.03.2019 Date & Place of birth: 11 March 1972, Skopje Married, one child EDUCATION 1995 – 1996 Central European University – Budapest (MA in International Relations – cum laude); 1990 – 1994, Ss. Cyrill and Methodius University – Skopje, BA in International Relations and Journalism; WORK EXPERIENCE 2018 MFA, Director of the Diplomatic Archives (April-July 2018, Consulate-General in Melbourne, Minister Plenipotentiary, Head) 2015 - 2017 MFA, Director-General, (150) Non-European Countries 2014 MFA, Director-General for Economic Diplomacy 2014 Ambassador-Agree, Berlin (resigned for personal reasons) 2012 - 2013 MFA, Head of Unit, East Asia (May-August 2013, Embassy in Cairo, Special Representative for Arab Countries) 2010 - 2012 Embassy in Tallinn, Minister Plenipotentiary, Head / Charge d’affaires en pied) 2009 Permanent Mission to the International Organizations in Vienna, Minister Plenipotentiary, Head / Charge d’affaires en pied 2007 - 2008 Embassy in Tallinn, Minister Plenipotentiary, Head / Charge d’affaires en pied 2004 - 2006 MFA, Head of Unit, UN and Disarmament, Arms Control and Non-Proliferation 2000 - 2004 Permanent Mission to the International Organizations in Vienna, First Secretary / Deputy Head 1996 - 2000 MFA, Multilateral Organizations Department, Attache/Third/Second Secretary 1 August 1996 – entered diplomatic service Languages: English, German, Russian, Spanish Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Laura Heinschink/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Finnland FINLAND - H.E. Pirkko Hämäläinen Credentials: 07.01.2019 Born: 26.9.1961 in Juankoski, Finland Marital status: married with Juha Niemelä, two children (1992, 1995) Education: Master in Social Sciences, Turku University 1988 PROFESSIONAL CAREER 15.7.2014 – 31.12.2018 Under-Secretary of State for Internal and External Services (Legal service, consular, protocol and administrative services and finance) 2012-2014 worked as Finland’s Ambassador to Latvia (Riga) 2009-2012 Chief of Personnel 2002-2005 Europe Information, Head of Unit 2000-2002 Adviser to Under-Secretary of State; Administrative affairs At the Ministry worked in various positions as Second Secretary and Counsellor (1990-2000), Attaché (1989) 1989 joined the Finnish Foreign Service Also worked in Finland’s foreign missions in various assignments: New York (UN 1989) Reykjavik (Iceland 1990-1992) Vienna (Austria 1996-1998) and Tallinn (Estonia 2005-2009) as Minister Counsellor Fotos: HBF/ Carina Karlovits und Daniel Trippolt MEHR ANZEIGEN
Oman OMAN - H.E. Yousuf Ahmed Hamed Aljabri Credentials: 07.01.2019 Date of Birth: 22 September 1966 Marital Status: Married Academic Qualification Master of Arts in the Strategic Studies on National Security and Defense, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman Professional Experience 2016 Chief of the Office of Political Affairs at the Minister's Department 2014 Deputy Chief of the Office of Political Affairs at the Minister's Department 2013 Deputy Chief of the Office of Political Analysis at the Minister's Department 2012 Counselor, West European Department 2007 Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Sultanate of Oman in London 2000 Officer Responsible for Asian Affairs at the Minister's Department 1995 Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Sultanate of Oman in Vienna 1990 Joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Second Secretary at the European Department Languages: Arabic and English Fotos: HBF/ Carina Karlovits & Daniel Trippolt MEHR ANZEIGEN
Laos LAOS - H.E. Sithong Chitnhothinh Credentials: 07.01.2019 Date and Place of birth: 05 June 1956, Champasak Province, Laos Marital status: Married to Mrs. Ammala CHITNHOTHINH with two children (Son and Daughter) Education and Specials Training: 2001 Certificate, Policy and Administrative at National Institute of Policy and Administration, Vientiane, Lao PDR 2000 Certificate, Asia-Pacific Security Study at APCSS, Hawaii, USA 1987-1988 Certificate, English Language Intensive Course, Canberra College of Advance Education (CCAE), Australia 1980-1985 Bachelor, Hungarian Language and Literature at Jozsef Attilla University, Hungary Working Experience: April 2018-Present Ambassador, advisor to European and America Department, Lao MOFA Jan 2014-Mar 2018 Ambassador of the Lao PDR to Germany and Non-Resident Ambassador to Poland, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania Feb 2012- Dec 2014 Lao MOFA: Director General of Press Department, MOFA Jan 2007-Jan 2012 Ambassador of the Lao PDR to Japan Jul 2002-Dec 2007 Lao MOFA: Director General of Asia-Pacific and Africa Department, MOFA Jan-Jun 2002 Lao MOFA: Acting Director General of Asia-Pacific and Africa Department, MOFA Nov 1999-Dec 2001 Deputy Director General of Asia-Pacific and Africa Department, MOFA Aug 1995-Oct 1999 First Secretary, Deputy Chief of the Mission of the Embassy of the Lao PDR in Bangkok, Thailand Jan-July 1995 Director of South East Asia-Pacific and ASEAN Division, MOFA Jan -Dec 1994 Acting Director of European Division, MOFA 1991-1994 Third Secretary of the Embassy of the Lao PDR in Warsaw, Poland; Concurrently Charge’d’ Affairs a.i. from 1992-1993 1989-1990 Desk officer, Lao-Hungarian Relations, MOFA 1986-1987 Desk officer, Lao-Hungarian Relations, MOFA January 1986 Joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lao PDR Decorations: - 2 Cross of Labour in 2000 and 2004 - 1 Medal of Labour First Class in 2013 - 4 Medal of Labour Second Class in 1995, 2005, 2008 and 2012 Fotos: HBF/Carina Karlovits & Daniel Trippolt MEHR ANZEIGEN
Brasilien BRAZIL - H.E. José Antonio Marcondes de Carvalho Credentials: 07.12.2018 Born in Porto Alegre, RS, 18/3/1953. Married to Patricia Calisto, three children: Fernando, Bruno and Alexandra Law degree by the Universidade do Distrito Federal (1980) DIPLOMATIC CARREER Ambassador (2003) Minister (1998) Course of Advanced Diplomatic Studies/Rio Branco Institute. Dissertation: "From the Failure of Bicese to the Hope of Lusaka: Stages of construction of the Peace process in Angola from the perspective of the UN Security Council" (1997) Counsellor (1992) First Secretary (1985) Course of Diplomatic Studies — Rio Branco Institute (1982) Second Secretary (1979) Third Secretary (1976) Rio Branco Award, Silver Medal, Rio Branco Institute (1976) Brazilian Diplomatic Academy - Rio Branco Institute (1975-1976) POSTS AND ASSIGNEMENTS IN BRAZIL Member of the National Commission of the Sustainable Development Goals (2017-) Brazilian Chief Negotiator for climate change and environmental issues (2013-) UnderSecretary-General for the Environment, Energy, Science and Technology (2013-) Alternate Representative at the Common Market Group of MERCOSUL (1998-2007) Director of the Integration Department (1999-2007) Head of the Regional Integration Division (1998) Advisor and Chief of Staff at the UnderSecretariat for Integration, Economic and Foreign Trade (1992-1993) Deputy Special Themes Advisor at the Presidency of the Republic (1991) Deputy Head of the Special Environment Division (1990) Advisor at the Economic Department (1980) Assistant at the Energy and Mineral Resources Division (1978) Assistant at the Commodities Division (1976) PERMANENT MISSIONS ABROAD Ambassador of Brazil to Venezuela (2010-2013) Vice-President of the Executive Board of the WFP (2009) Member of the Programme Committee of FAO (2007-2009) Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Brazil at the Food and Agriculture Organization/FAO, World Food ProgrammeMFP and the International Fund for Agriculture/IFAD in Rome (2007-2010) Counsellor at the Permanent Mission of Brazil at the United Nations in New York (1993-1997) First Secretary at the Embassy of Brazil in Havana (1987-1990) Second and First Secretary at the Embassy of Brazil in Washington (1982-1987) Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Daniel Trippolt/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Georgien GEORGIA - H.E. David Dondua Credentials: 07.12.2018 Date of birth: 12 July 1959, Georgia Joined Georgia’s foreign service at the early stage of its establishment, in 1993. Throughout his career has substantially contributed to the development of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its apparatus: developed the directions of international security as well as conflict resolution policy, established the systems of policy analyses, policy planning and strategic communication in the foreign service. From the very beginning of his diplomatic career was actively involved in bilateral and multilateral negotiations, including conflict resolution and arms control talks. Has tremendous experience of work and cooperation with international organizations, namely the UN, OSCE, the Council of Europe and NATO, focusing primarily on the issues of security, arms control, conflict resolution, and confidence building. Has been involved in active cooperation with national and international non-governmental organizations, working on security and conflict related topics. Has held numerous senior management positions during his career. WORK EXPERIENCE Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs (Current position, 2014-2018) First Deputy State Minister, Office of State Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration (2012-2014) Chief of Cabinet of the Chairman of Parliament (2008-2012) Director, Political Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2006-2008) Ambassador, Head of Mission of Georgia to NATO (based in Brussels, Belgium) (2001-2006) Minister Counselor, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Georgia to the USA, Canada, Mexico (based in Washington DC, USA) (1998-2000) Director, Department of Political-Military Affairs, MFA (1995-1998) Executive Secretary for State Interagency Commission on Cooperation with NATO (1994-1998) Deputy Head and Head, NATO and Disarmament Division, MFA (1993-1995) First secretary, Department for International Organizations, MFA (1993) NEGOTIATIONS EXPERIENCE Head of the Governmental Delegation to the Geneva International Discussions on Conflict in Georgia (2014-present) Chairman of State Interagency Commission on Delimitation and Demarcation of State Borders (2017-present) Head of interagency team on negotiations of Georgia-Russia WTO agreement (2017-present) Head of Georgian Interagency Delegation at bilateral security consultations with partner countries (2013-2017) Head of Georgian Delegation on negotiations on entering into force of Adapted CFE Treaty (2006-2008) Member of Georgia’s State Delegation on Negotiations with the Russian Federation on Military Issues (1994-1998) ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE Associated Professor, Tbilisi Open University, School of Humanity and Social Sciences (2010-present). Lecturing undergraduate students on International Security Studies and International Relations. Invited Professor, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (2008-present). Lecturing post-graduate students on Theory and Practice of Diplomacy and Negotiations Skills. Deputy Director, Tbilisi Gymnasium No.6 (1988-1993). Assistant Professor, Institute of Geography of the Academy of Sciences of Georgia (1981-1988). LANGUAGES Georgian: Native (reading, writing, speaking) English: Fluent (reading, writing, speaking) Russian: Fluent (reading, writing, speaking) Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Daniel Trippolt/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Guatemala GUATEMALA - H.E. Manuel Estuardo Roldán Barillas Credentials: 07.12.2018 Place and date of birth: Guatemala, 31st of December, 1963 Nationality: Guatemalan Marital status: Married EDUCATION University level Graduate in Diplomacy, Rio-Branco Institute, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil (1986) (First place in obtained grades among foreign scholars) Law Studies at the Faculty of Juridical and Social Sciences of the Francisco Marroquín University of Guatemala (1981-1984) Political Sciences –Rafael Landívar University of Guatemala (1990-1991) High School Bachelor of Science and Letters, English American School of Guatemala (1976-1980) High-School Diploma, English American School of Guatemala (1976-1980) Elementary Glenallan Elementary School, Wheaton, Maryland, United States of America (1973-1975) English Kent School, Mexico, Federal District (1971-1972) English American School of Guatemala (1969-1970) WORK EXPERIENCE Public Sector Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala (since October 3, 2017 to date) Ambassador of Guatemala to Belize (May 2, 2015 to October 3, 2017) General Consul of Guatemala in Denver, Colorado, United States of America (April 16, 2012 to April 15, 2015) Ambassador of Guatemala to the Federative Republic of Brazil (January 3, 2011 to April 16, 2012) Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala (May 15, 2009 to January 3, 2011) Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Cabinet of the Ministerial Office (01 August 2008 to 15 May 2009) Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the General Direction of Protocol and Diplomatic Ceremonial (July 01, 2008 to July 31, 2008) Ambassador of Guatemala to Canada (January 03, 2007 to June 15, 2008) Ambassador of Guatemala to the Federative Republic of Brazil (September 01, 2003 to January 02, 2007) Minister Counsellor, Embassy of Guatemala to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. (01 April 2001 to 31 August 2003) Minister Counsellor, Embassy of Guatemala to the United States of America (March 01, 1999 to March 31, 2001) Minister Counsellor, Embassy of Guatemala to the United States of Mexico (September 01, 1995 to February 28, 1999) Director of Integration, General Direction of Multilateral International and Economic Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala (May 01, 1994 to August 31, 1995) First Secretary and Consul, Embassy of Guatemala to the Federative Republic of Brazil (July 16, 1991 to April 30, 1994) Deputy Director to North America, General Direction of International Bilateral Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala (April 01, 1990 to July 15, 1991) Counsellor, Head of the Panama Section of Panama, Direction of Bilateral Foreign Policy, of the General Direction of International Bilateral Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala (January 01, 1989 to March 31, 1990) LANGUAGES Fluent in Spanish, English and Portuguese Intermediate French Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Daniel Trippolt/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Litauen LITHUANIA - H.E. Donatas Kušlys Credentials: 07.12.2018 Date and place of birth: May 13, 1971; Marijampolė, Lithuania Marital status: Single EDUCATION 1995 – 1997 Heilbronn Business School, industrial business management assistant 1994 – 1995 International Business School, Vilnius University School of Business Administration, Saint John’s University 1994 Kiel Institute for the World Economy seminars at Vilnius University 1989 – 1994 Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences, diploma in physics, astronomy, informatics CAREER 2010 – 2018 Chief of the President’s Protocol Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2008 – 2010 First Secretary, President’s Protocol Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2007 – 2008 Second Secretary, President’s Protocol Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2004 – 2007 Second Secretary, Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to the Federal Republic of Germany 2003 – 2004 Second Secretary, Economic Analysis and Export Promotion Division, Economics Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2001 – 2003 Third Secretary, Economic Analysis and Export Promotion Division, Economics Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1999 – 2001 Attaché, Economic Analysis Division, Economics Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1999 Žemūktechnika (maintenance company), senior manager for international relations 1995 – 1999 Rohrbach + Huber GmbH & Co.KG, Heilbronn (Germany), creditor accountant 1994 – 1995 German wood processing company Misch, representative in Lithuania DIPLOMATIC RANK 2012 Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary FOREIGN LANGUAGES German, English, Russian, Polish Fotos: Carina Karlovits und Daniel Trippolt/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Bosnien und Herzegowina BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA - H.E. Kemal Kozarić Credentials: 06.11.2018 Born on October 13, 1956 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he completed his elementary and high school education. He graduated from the Faculty of Economics, Marketing Department Sarajevo in 1981. At the same Faculty he defended Doctoral Dissertation and thereby he acquired the academic degree of the Ph.D. in Economics on February 11, 2009. After completing his studies, he worked for 15 years in banking. From 1996 until early 2000 he was the Minister of Finance in the Sarajevo Canton Government. After that he was appointed Vice Governor of the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina. On May 20, 2003, he was appointed member of the Governing Board of the CBBH and the BH Presidency also gave the consent that he could continue to perform his duties of the CBBH Vice Governor. As of January 1, 2005, he assumed the duties of the Governor of the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Chairman of the CBBH Governing Board. He has been re-appointed to the CBBH Governing Board by the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina on 10 June 2009 and the Governing Board of the CBBH has re-appointed him for the Governor for the second mandate for next six years. During his academic career holds the post (2016 – 2018) of the Dean of Faculty of Economics in Sarajevo. Since 2005, Kemal Kozarić, Ph.D., has delivered many lectures at various faculties and academic gatherings and presented a number of papers at conferences abroad and in the country. In this period he has published a number of texts on actual subjects from the banking area and on modern trends in economy of BH and the region, published in professional magazines. He received numerous awards, among which are the award for successful conducting of stable monetary policy and award for the contribution to the keeping of stability of the banking sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina. As per Decision of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, since 6th September 2018 he is appointed as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Republic of Austria. Married, father of two children Fluent in English and Russian Fotos: HBF/Karlovits, Bauer und Heinschink MEHR ANZEIGEN
Costa Rica COSTA RICA - H.E. Alejandro Solano Cortiz Credentials: 06.11.2018 Date of birth: June 10th, 1969 Place of Birth: San José, Costa Rica Education Attorney at law. University of Costa Rica (1991) Msc. International Affairs FLACSO (1996) Msc. Aeronautical and Space Law. INDAE (1996) Courses of integration law (Buenos Aires University) and International Organization (Geneva 2003) Languages: English, French, Italian, Portuguese Experience September 2018 to present – Ambassador of Costa Rica to Austria and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Vienna (ONUV), International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBT), United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) July 2018 to August 2018 – Ambassador-Designate of Costa Rica to Austria and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Vienna (ONUV), International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBT), United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) May 2014 to May 2018. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs June 2010 to May 2014. - Minister Counsellor and Consul General. Embassy of Costa Rica in Belgium January 2008 – June 2010. - Director General of Foreign Policy. Ministry of Foreign Affairs. San Jose January 2007 – January 2008. - Deputy Director of Foreign Policy. Ministry of Foreign Affairs. San Jose November 03 – November 04. – Charge d’affairs. Embassy of Costa Rica in Bern, Switzerland March 2001 – November 2006. - Minister Counsellor. Mission of Costa Rica to United Nations. Geneva, Switzerland March 1999 – March 2001. - Desk Officer Human Rights. Ministry of Foreign Affairs. San Jose November 1998 – March 1999. Officer in the Passport Department. Ministry of Foreign Affairs. San Jose June 94- November 98. - Counsellor and Consul. Embassy of Costa Rica in Argentina 1986 – 1994. Assistant and Lawyer in Fallas Solano Attorney at Law Firm Fotos: HBF/Karlovits, Bauer und Heinschink MEHR ANZEIGEN
Malta MALTA - H.E. Natasha Meli Daudey Credentials: 06.11.2018 Date of Birth: 30 July 1977 Status: Married, two children PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1 September 2018 Ambassador-designate to the Republic of Austria and Permanent Representative to the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the United Nations and to the International Organizations based in Vienna 2016 – 2018 Resident Ambassador to the Republic of Poland and non-resident Ambassador to the Republics of Georgia, Moldova, Belarus and Armenia 2014 – 2016 Counsellor and Deputy Permanent Representative Permanent Mission of Malta to the United Nations, New York 2008 – 2014 Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission Embassy of Malta to France 2003 – 2006 First Secretary - Antici Permanent Representation of Malta to the European Union, Brussels 2002 – 2003 Visiting Lecturer on Euro-Med Relations European Documentation and Research Centre, University of Malta 2001 – 2003 Desk Officer Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malta (covered relations with UNESCO, ILO, WHO, IPU, OSCE) 1999 - 2001 Stagiaire Information Office, European Commission, Brussels 1998-1999 Producer and Reporter Public Broadcasting Services, Malta EDUCATION 1999 – 2000 Masters in European Politics and Administration College of Europe, Bruges Dissertation: Political Leadership in the European Union: enigma or deficit? 1995 – 1999 Bachelors (Hons) in International Relations University of Malta Dissertation: Lobbying in the European Union 1996 - 1997 Diplôme d’Hautes Etudes Françaises Alliance Française, Malta 1995 – 1996 Diplôme Supérieure Langue et Culture Française Alliance Française, Malta LANGUAGES Maltese: mother language English, French: excellent Italian: very good German: fair Arabic, Spanish, Polish basic knowledge OTHER EXPERIENCES 1995 - 1996 Served as member and Secretary General of the National Youth Council Fotos: HBF/Karlovits, Bauer und Heinschink MEHR ANZEIGEN
Peru PERU - H.E. Eric Anderson Machado Credentials: 06.11.2018 Date of birth: October 21, 1960 He is married to Mrs. Monica Fontenoy Miranda and they have three children. STUDIES 2010-2013 Diplomatic Academy of Peru Master's Degree in International Law with reference to “International Treaties” 1997-1998 École Solvay, Free University of Brussels, Belgium Post-Graduate Course in International Trade 1978-1985 Universidad de Lima, Graduate of the Faculty of Administrative Sciences 1981-1984 Diplomatic Academy of Peru Bachelor and Bachelor's degree in International Relations and professional qualification of diplomat WORK EXPERIENCE 2018 Ambassador of Peru to the Republic of Austria and concurrent in Slovakia and Slovenia 2016 - 2018 Secretary-General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2012 - 2016 Ambassador of Peru to the Republic of El Salvador and concurrent in Belize 2011 Ambassador of Peru to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela 2010 Director General, World Trade Organization and International Economic Negotiations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2009 Director General of the South American Community and of the Andean Community, Under-secretariat of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2008-February 2009 Director of Negotiations of Free Trade Agreements. Trade, Under-secretariat for Economic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2003- June 2008 Embassy of Peru in Uruguay - Minister and Head of Chancellery 2003-June 2008 Permanent Representation of Peru to the Latin American Integration Association and MERCOSUR Alternate Representative of Peru 2000-2003 Director of Trade Promotion, Executive Office for Economic Promotion, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1995-2000 Embassy of Peru to the Kingdom of Belgium concurrent with the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg - Minister Counsellor, Head of Chancellery 1995-2000 Representation of Peru to the European Union - Minister Counsellor, Head of Chancellery 1995 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Deputy Minister of International Economy - Head of the Coordination Unit 1993-1994 Manager of Business Promotion, Lima Chamber of Commerce 1993-1994 Executive Director of the Euro Centre for Cooperation Business, European Union Al-Invest Programme 1993-1994 Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce - Peru Chapter 1992 Coordinator of the Economic Promotion Centre Business, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1988-1992 Embassy of Peru to the Federal Republic of Germany - First Secretary, Head of the Department of Economic and Trade Affairs 1986-1988 Embassy of Peru in Australia, Third Secretary 1984-1985 Human Resources Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Third Secretary of Chancellery 1983-1984 Directorate of Political and Diplomatic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Department of North, Central America and the Caribbean - Third Secretary of Chancellery ACADEMIC ACTIVITY 2010 Universidad San Martín de Porras Professor of the course "International Relations" Universidad del Pacífico Professor of the course "International Trade Negotiations" 2009-2010 Centros Académicos de la Asociación de Exportadores (ADEX) (Academic Centers of the Exporters Association) Professor of the course "International Trade and Integration" Professor of the course "International Trade Negotiations” 2008-2010 Diplomatic Academy of Peru Professor of the course "Diplomatic Communication" 2002-2003 Centros Académicos de la Asociación de Exportadores (ADEX) (Academic Centers of the Exporters Association) Professor of the course "International Trade Negotiations" MISSIONS He has organized numerous trade missions and participated as delegate of Peru in the meetings of CELAC, UNASUR, MERCOSUR (Forum Consultation and Political Coordination - FCPC), ALADI, Andean Community, Pacific Arc and Pacific Alliance. OTHER STUDIES 2000 Improvement Course of the Diplomatic Academy 2000 Senior Management Diploma, University of Piura 2005 Fifth Short Course on Trade Policy for the ALADI Member Countries 2005 Course on the Dispute Settlement System in the WTO 2007 Public Budget Specialization Program, National School of Control, Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic LANGUAGES English, German, Italian and French AWARDS AND DECORATIONS - Order of the “Merit for Distinguished Services", in the Grade of "Grand Cross", by the Republic of Peru - National Order "José Matías Delgado", in the Grade of Grand Cross, Silver Plate, El Salvador - Order of the “Merit for Distinguished Services”, by the Federal Republic of Germany - Order "Peruvian Cross of Naval Merit", in the Grade of "Great Cross" - White Distinctive, by the Peruvian Navy - Order of the “Merit Peruvian Diplomatic Service José Gregorio Paz Soldán”, in the grade of Grand Cross, by the Republic of Peru OTHER ACTIVITIES Member of the Peruvian Silver Board of Trustees Fotos: HBF/Karlovits, Bauer und Heinschink MEHR ANZEIGEN
Sudan SUDAN - H.E. Mirghani Abbaker Altayeb Bakhet Credentials: 06.11.2018 Date of birth: 27.07.1957 Place of birth: Nyala-Southern Dafur, Republic of the Sudan Marital status: Married and father of five children Languages: Arabic (mother tongue), English Academic Qualifications: - Masters Degree, Political Science Middle East University, Amman, Jordan- June 2008 - Ceftificate in Intemational Relations Cligendale Institute, The Hague, Netherlands, May 2004 - BSC-Faculty of Engineering and Architecture University of Khartoum, Republic of the Sudan, November 1985 Diplomatic Assignments: Oct. 8, 2018 Ambassador designate of the Republic of the Sudan to the Federal Republic of Austria Nov. 2016 - Aug. 2018 Director General, Human and Financial Resources Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Sudan July 2015 - Nov 2016 Ambassador, Director of the Subregional Department Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Sudan Sept. 2O11 - June 2015 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Islamic Republic of Iran August 2008 - June 2011 Ambassador, Director of Real Estate Department Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Sudan Oct. 2006 - Aug. 2008 Promoted to Ambassador 2007 Deputy Head of Mission - Baghdad, Republic of Iraq resident in Amman -Jordan Aug.2004 - Oct.2006 Minister Plenipotentiary - Charge D' Affairs Sudan Embassy in Baghdad, Republic of Iraq 2003 - 2004 Deputy Director of European Depaftment Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Sudan 2000 Minister Plenipotentiary Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Counsellor, Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan Kuala Lumpur, Maiaysia 1995-1996 Office Director of H.E. State Minister Dr. Ghazi Salahuddin 1994 - 1995 First Secretary, Protocol & Intemational Organizations Departments, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic ofthe Sudan 1990-1994 Second Secretary,Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan, London , United Kingdom 1985-1990 Architect, Ministry of Education, Projects Department Sanaa, Yemen Political forums' participations Intemational Maritime Conference, London 1992 OIC Ministers of Foreign Affairs Meeting, Konakri, Ghinee 1995 OIC Summit ,Kualampur - Malaysia 2000 Arab League Summit -Khartoum 2006 Smart partenership conference in Langkawi-Malaysia -2000 Many political, cultural and social local and international conferences in Khafioum, London, Kula Lumpur, Baghdad and Amman Accompanied the State Minister and other official delegations to different countries like Egypt , Saudi Arabia , Syria, UAE ,Thailand ,Singapore, France, Italy, The Netherland, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Tanzania and also attended many official meetings . Fotos: HBF/Karlovits, Bauer und Heinschink MEHR ANZEIGEN
Schweden SWEDEN - H.E. Mikaela Kumlin Granit Credentials: 06.11.2018 Born in Stockholm, Sweden, on November 1, 1967 Married to Jakob Granit, three children Professional career 2018 Swedish Ambassador to the Republic of Austria Permanent Representative of Sweden to the International Organizations in Vienna 2012-2018 Deputy Director General, Head of Department for European Affairs, Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs 2010-2012 Foreign Policy Adviser, Cabinet of the President of the European Council 2007-2010 Director, Foreign Policy Adviser, Office of the Prime Minister of Sweden 2005 - 2007 Head of Unit, Institutional Issues, Department for European Affairs, Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs 2005 European Correspondent, Head of Unit, Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs 2004 Deputy Director for US-Affairs, Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs 1999-2004 First Secretary, Swedish Embassy in Washington, USA 1997-1999 Second Secretary, Swedish Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe 1994 Joined the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs Studies 1992 B.Sc. in Economics, Stockholm University Languages Swedish, English, French, German MEHR ANZEIGEN
Usbekistan UZBEKISTAN - H.E. Sherzod Asadov Credentials: 06.11.2018 Born on May 4th, 1981 in Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan Married, three children Education Bachelor’s Degree in International Economic Relations and a Master’s Degree in Geopolitics from the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, Tashkent Career 2007 Joined the diplomatic service 2007-2008 Referent, Attaché, General Department for analysis and strategy of the foreign policy; Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan 2008-2012 Attaché, Third Secretary, Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Singapore 2012-2014 Second Secretary, First Secretary, Department for Cooperation with the Structures of the Commonwealth of Independent States, Collective Security Treaty Organization and Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2014-2015 Head of the Division for Cooperation with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2015-2017 Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan 2017-2018 Counsellor, Chargé d'affaires a.i., Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the Republic of Austria, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, OSCE and other International Organizations in Vienna 06.11.2018 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Republic of Austria, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, OSCE and other International Organizations in Vienna MEHR ANZEIGEN
Estonien ESTONIA - H.E. Toomas Kukk Credentials: 19.09.2018 Date and place of birth: 10 August 1971 in Estonia Education 1994 Graduated from Tallinn Technical University, Information Technolog 1995 Graduated from Estonian School of Diplomacy Professional activities 2018 Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to Austria 2016-2018 Head of Division, Northern and Central Europe and Regional Cooperation, Department for European Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia 2012-2016 Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to the Republic of Lithuania 2011-2017 Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to the Republic of Bulgaria 2009-2011 Foreign Policv Adviser to the Prime Minister of Estonia 2008-2009 Director, Coreper II Coordination Division, European Union Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia 2003-2008 Deputy Permanent Representative, Delegation of Estonia to NATO, Brussels 2002 Second Secretary, Political Department (security policy and international organisations), Ministrv of Foreign Affairs of Estonia 2001-2002 Second Secretary, External Economic Policy Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia 1998-2001 Third Secretary, Embassy of Estonia in Poland, Warsaw 1996-1998 Third Secretary, External Economic Policy Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia 1995-1996 Attache, Protocol Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia Languages English, Russian, Polish Family status Married to Mrs. Jane Kukk, 3 children Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF und Harald Minich/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Belgien BELGIUM - H.E. Ghislain Jean Maurice D´hoop Credentials: 19.09.2018 2 October 1958 : born in Kortrijk, Province West-Flanders, Belgium Married to the Honourable Carine Freeman-Thomas (British) CAREER Since August 2018 : Ambassador of Belgium to Austria, Slovakia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Resident in Vienna. Also Permanent Representative of Belgium to International Organisations based in Vienna 2014-2018 : Ambassador of Belgium to Germany 2013-2014 : Secretariat-General at the Belgian Foreign Ministry (global affairs, EU, strategic planning) 1997-2013 : Diplomatic Advisor to His Majesty King Albert II : 1997-2006 as Deputy Chief of Staff 2006-2013 as Member of the Board of the Royal Household, with the rank of Ambassador 1997-2010, simultaneously Diplomatic Advisor to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Philippe 1995-97 : Minister-Counsellor, Belgian Embassy Rome. 1992- 95 : Chief Spokesman, Head of the Press Division at the Belgian Foreign Ministry. Spokesman of the Belgian EU Presidency (1993) 1988-92 : First Secretary, later Counsellor, Belgian Embassy London. Deputy Permanent Representative of Belgium to the Western European Union Summer 1988 : Second Secretary, Belgian EU Representation, Brussels (Research, Atomic Working Group) 1997-88 : Member of the Secretariat of European Political Cooperation (Brussels) June-Dec 1986 : at the Foreign Office London : Member of the Secretariat (Troika) of European Political Cooperation during the UK’s EU Presidency 1984 : Entered Belgian diplomatic service 1983 : Military service with the Belgian Forces in Germany 1981-82 : President, United Nations Association, Leuven 1979-81 : Board Member, Centre for International Relations, Leuven Studied International Affairs, Economics and European Affairs at Leuven and Louvain-la-Neuve Universities Summer 1976 : Language training at the Oxford Intensive School of English LANGUAGES Dutch and French (mother tongues), English, German, Italian FURTHER Until 2016 : Board Member, Royal International Club Château Sainte-Anne, Brussels Member of the ‘Centre for European Policy Studies’ (Brussels) and the ‘GMF Alumni’ (German Marshall Fund of the United States) Clubs : Royal International Club Château Sainte-Anne, Club des Officiers du Régiment des Guides, Cercle Royal du Parc, University Foundation Brussels. Lansdowne Club London Honorary Member of the gastronomic “Club des 33”, Brussels 1990-92 : Vice-President, Anglo-Belgian Society London. Since then, Life Member Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF und Harald Minich/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Chile CHILE - H.E. Gloria Navarrete Pinto Credentials: 19.09.2018 Place/Date of Birth: Santiago, Chile, September 6, 1959 Marital status: Married Profession: Lawyer Languages: English (fluent); French (fluent); German (advanced); Dutch (beginner) Education 1977 – 1981: Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Diploma in Law 1984 – 1988: Chilean Diplomatic Academy “Andrés Bello’’ 1987 – 1988: Oxford University (Sommerville College); Scholarship for Oxford Service Programme 1993 – 1995: London School of Economics and Political Science, London University; Magister in Law (LLM) 2010: Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Diploma in administrative Law Professional Experience January 1986 – September 1987: Department of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs July 1988 – March 1993: Third Secretary, Embassy of Chile to the United Kingdom March 1993 – August 1993: Department of Planning, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1994 – 1995: On leave from the service December 1995 – February 1999: Second Secretary, Cabinet of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs March 1997 - June 1999: Second Secretary, Embassy of Chile to Austria/ Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Vienna (UNOV) June 1999 – February 2002: First Secretary, Embassy of Chile to the United Kingdom February 2002 – July 2004: Head of Cabinet of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs July 2004 – September 2009: Counsellor, Embassy of Chile to Ireland September 2009 – June 2011: Department of the International Court of Justice, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile June 2011 – January 2014: Minister-Counsellor, Deputy Head of the Embassy of Chile to Belgium / Alternate Permanent Representative of the Mission of Chile to the European Union January – March 2014: Coordinator for the transition of the presidential power to the elected President of Chile Mrs. Michelle Bachelet March 2014 – March 2018: Ambassador, Director-General of the Chile State protocol Since August 2018: Ambassador of Chile to Austria and Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna MEHR ANZEIGEN
Kolumbien COLOMBIA - H.E. Miguel Camilo Ruiz Blanco Credentials: 19.09.2018 Date of Birth: 28 July 1959 Marital Status: Married, 2 children H.E. Miguel Camilo Ruiz Blanco, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Colombia since August 1st 2018, is a Public Administrator, graduate of the Academy of Public Administration, ESAP, and Specialist in Public Finances from the same institution. He is a member of the Diplomatic and Consular Career of the Republic of Colombia and holds currently the rank of Ambassador. In February 1988, he entered the service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he has held the following positions: 09/2017-07-2018 Director for Multilateral Political Affairs 02/2017 – 08/2017 Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs 02/2011 – 02/2017 Ambassador, Deputy Permanent Representative of Colombia to the United Nations 01/2010 – 03/2010 and 10/2010 – 01/2011 Acting Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs 08/2009 – 01/2011 Director of America, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 02/2009 – 08/2009 Secretary Pro Tempore of the Association of Caribbean States 08/2005 – 02/2009 Ambassador of Colombia to Honduras 08/2002 – 08/2005 Director for Multilateral Political Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2002 Disarmament Coordinator of the Direction for Multilateral Political Affairs 2000 – 2002 Minister Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Colombia to the United Nations and other International Organizations, Geneva 1997 – 2000 Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Colombia to the United Nations and other International Organizations, Geneva 1994 – 1997 Advisor to the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs 1991 – 1994 Consul of Colombia in Cuenca, Ecuador 1990 – 1991 Advisor to the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1989 – 1990 Second Secretary, Direction of Protocol 1988 – 1989 Second Secretary, Human Resources Division Awards: 20/11/2008 Francisco Morazán Medal, Category Great Silver Cross. Awarded by the Government of the Republic of Honduras. Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF und Harald Minich/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Ungarn HUNGARY - H.E. Andor Nagy Credentials: 19.09.2018 Born 1963 in Csorna (Hungary) Graduated at Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Faculty of Law, MSc. in legal and political studies, Advanced Management Program, Harvard Business School, Berlin, Freie Universität, Law and Social Studies Married with Mariann Bercsényi father of 4 girls (Franciska, born 2000, Júlia born 2003, Anna born 2011, Blanka Sára born 2014) CAREER 2018 - Ambassador, Embassy of Hungary in Vienna 2013 - 2018 Ambassador, Embassy of Hungary in Tel-Aviv 2004 - 2010 Member of the Hungarian Parliament, Vice-President, Parliamentary committee for Sustainable Development, Member of Foreign Affairs Committee Head of the Hungarian Delegation to OSCE PA 2001 - 2002 Hungarian – Baden Württemberg Joint Commission,Co-Chairman 2000 - 2002 Joint Venture Association of Hungary Co-president 1998 - 2002 Former Head of Staff of the Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán AWARDS AW Commandeur de la Légion D`Honneur 2001, Staufermedaille Baden-Württemberg 2002 Member of Rotary Club Saint Gellért Budapest, 2005 Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF und Harald Minich/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Serbien SERBIA - H.E. Nebojša Rodić Credentials: 19.09.2018 Was born in 1953 in Pula, Republic of Croatia In 1977 graduated from the Law Faculty of International Relations and Foreign Policy in Belgrade. For a long time served as Assistant Minister for Information, then Deputy Secretary of State in the State Administration. Worked as Deputy Secretary General of the National Assembly of Serbia, the Head of the Office of the Assembly President and Head of the President’s Office. Until 2013 worked as Secretary General of the President of the Republic. Since April 2014 he worked as the director of the National Security Agency, the member of the Government, as well as the Minister of Defense. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Serbia in the Republic of Azerbaijan from 2014 to 2018. Since 2000, bears the title of Ambassador of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Speaks French and English. Is co-author of the book "The Serbian government in 1804-2004 years". He is married and has four kids: PHD MD Nemanja Rodic, MD Marko Rodic and two pupils Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF und Harald Minich/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Jordan JORDAN - H.E. Leena Al-Hadid Credentials: 19.09.2018 • Place & Date of Birth: London, January 30th, 1971 • Nationality: Jordanian EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree in General Law University of Jordan, Amman CAREER HISTORY Career History 2018-Present Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the Republic of Austria & Permanent/Resident Representative of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the United Nations and other International Organizations and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in Vienna, Austria 2014-2018 Director of International Relations & Organizations Department Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Expatriates of Jordan - Amman 2009-2014 Deputy Consul General, General Consulate of Jordan-Dubai 2006-2009 Deputy Director of Human Rights and Humanitarian Security Department Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Expatriates of Jordan - Amman 2004-2006 Chief Diplomatic Human Rights Officer Permanent Mission of Jordan to the UN & Other International Organizations - Geneva 2002-2004 Political Officer in charge of European Parliament, Human Rights & Humanitarian Affairs Mission of Jordan to the European Union – Brussels 2001-2002 Political Officer at the Department of Human Rights and Humanitarian Security Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Jordan - Amman 2000-2001 Political Officer for Media Affairs at the Private Office of the Minister Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Jordan – Amman 1996-2000 Diplomatic Attaché in charge of the UN & Communication/ Alternate Permanent Representative to the UN Vienna based Organizations 1995-1996 Political Officer at the Private Office of the Minister Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Jordan – Amman 1993-1995 Research Assistant at the UNESCWA – Amman Languages • Arabic (Mother Tongue) • English (Excellent) • French (Fair) Membership in International Networks • Member of the Mediterranean Women Mediators Network. • National Focal Point of the Responsibility to Protect. (R2P) MEHR ANZEIGEN
Dänemark DENMARK - H.E. René Rosager Dinesen Credentials: 19.09.2018 Born 13 April 1971 Married to Mrs Camilla Follin Dinesen. Two daughters: Selma (1998) and Filippa (2002). BA and MA Political Science, International Relations, University of Copenhagen 2018- Ambassador of Denmark to Austria, Slovenia, Slovakia, Albania, Kosovo. Permanent Representative of Denmark to OSCE and the International Organisations in Vienna 2016-2018 Under-Secretary of State, Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Copenhagen 2015-2016 CEO / Executive Director, KR Foundation, Copenhagen 2012-2015 Ambassador of Denmark to South Africa, Royal Danish Embassy, Pretoria 2011-2012 Ambassador of Denmark to Afghanistan, Royal Danish Embassy, Kabul 2010–2011 Director, Department for Stabilisation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Copenhagen 2009-2010 Director, Strategy and Policy Planning, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Copenhagen 2007–2009 Deputy Permanent Representative / Counselor, Permanent Mission of Denmark to the United Nations, New York 2005–2007 Private Secretary to the Foreign Minister, Per Stig Møller, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Copenhagen 2004–2005 Private Secretary to the Permanent Secretary of State, Ambassador Friis Arne Petersen, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Copenhagen 2003 –2004 Head of Section, Foreign Policy Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Copenhagen 1999 –2003 Deputy Head of Mission, Royal Danish Embassy, Bucharest 1997–1999 Head of Section, Trade Policy and International Environmental issues. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Copenhagen Knight of the Danish National Order of “Dannebrog” Knight 1st Degree of the Romanian National Order “Serviciul Credincios” Languages: Danish (Mother tongue), English (C), German (B), French (B), Spanish (A) MEHR ANZEIGEN
Zypern CYPRUS - H.E. Elena Rafti Credentials: 10.07.2018 Born on 18/1/1969 in Nicosia, Cyprus. Married to Christian Vermehren, two children, Marcus and Nicolas QUALIFICATIONS • Master of Philosophy in Sociology and Politics, University of Cambridge • B.A (First Class Honours) in International Relations, University of Kent • Languages: Greek, English, working knowledge of French Decorated with the Golden Cross of the Order of the Phoenix of the Hellenic Republic PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2018 – Ambassador designated to the Republic of Austria 2014-2018 • Head of the Task Force on the National Security Strategy, an inter-agency Task Force mandated in 2016 by the Council of Ministers to draft the first National Security Strategy of the Republic of Cyprus • Head of Security Policy Department, Political Affairs Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nicosia. The Department is responsible for CSDP, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation and bilateral security relations. 2010-2014 • Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus to Germany 2007-2010 • Counsellor for External Relations, Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU, Brussels • September 2007 to February 2008, Acting Representative of Cyprus to the Political and Security Committee, Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU, Brussels 2006-2007 • Chargée d'affaires a.i and Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus to Belgium 2004-2006 • Bilateral Affairs Division, Western Balkan Desk, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nicosia 2000-2004 • Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus to Denmark 1998-2000 • Attachée, European Affairs Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nicosia Fotos: Daniel Trippolt & Carina Karlovits/ HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Pakistan PAKISTAN - H.E. Mansoor Ahmad Khan Credentials: 10.07.2018 Mr. Khan is the Ambassador of Pakistan to Austria with concurrent accreditation of Slovakia. He is Permanent Representative of Pakistan to UN and other International Organizations based in Austria since July 2018. Mr. Khan was born in Lahore (Pakistan) in 1962. He did his Masters from the University of Westminster (London). His diplomatic career encompasses a wide-ranging experience, both in Islamabad and abroad. Ambassador Khan has served at the Embassies of Pakistan in Harare, Kabul and New Delhi, the last two in the capacity of Deputy Head of Mission. He has also served at the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to UN, Geneva. At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Khan has been in charge of administrative, bilateral and multilateral assignments. Before his appointment as the Ambassador of Pakistan to Austria and Slovakia, Mr Mansoor Ahmad Khan was heading Afghanistan, Iran and Turkey Division at the Headquarters. Fotos: Daniel Trippolt & Carina Karlovits/ HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Angola ANGOLA - H.E. Teodolinda Rosa Rodrigues Coelho Credentials: 24.05.2018 CURRICULUM VITAE Nationality: Angolan Date of Birth: 2/Aug/59 EDUCATION AND TRAINING • 1977 - Basic Course on Foreign Trade; • 1989 - Degree in Law – Agostinho Neto University – Luanda; • 2004 - Graduation in Diplomatic Practice and Negotiation - United Nations Institute for Training and Research in New York; PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • 1977 - Joined the civil service as an employee in the National Export - Department of the Ministry of Foreign Trade; • 1980 - Planning Office - Ministry of Provincial Coordination; • 1989 – Diplomatic Attaché – Legal and Consular Affairs Directorate – Ministry of External Relations; • 1993 – 2nd Secretary - Embassy of Angola in Federative Republic of Brazil; • 1994 – 2nd Secretary - Embassy of Angola in the Republic of Botswana; • 2000 - Counselor - Head of the SADC Department (Southern African Development Community) - Regional Integration Directorate - Ministry of External Affairs; • 2003 – Minister Counsellor - Permanent Mission of Angola to the UN – New York; • Responsible for Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries – CPLP; • Southern African Development Community – SADC; • Non – Aligned Movement – NAM; and • Group of Candidacies; • Head of the Chancellery – Permanent Mission of Angola – New York; • 2010 – December – Director for Europe - Ministry of External Relations; • 2011 – January – Ambassador; • 2016 – America Director - Ministry of External Relations; LANGUAGES • Portuguese - written and spoken • English – written and spoken Fotos: Clemens Schwarz & Carina Karlovits/ HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Panama PANAMA - H.E. Anabella Guardia Escoffery de Rubinoff Credentials: 24.05.2018 Her Excellency Anabella Guardia de Rubinoff is the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Austria, Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Vienna. Prior to assuming this position, she was Ambassador of the National Council for Foreign Affairs (CONAREX), the consultation instance of the Ministry of Foreing Affairs of Panama, related to the Panamanian foreign policy, chaired by the Vice-president of Panama and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Isabel Saint Malo de Alvarado. From 2011 until her appointment as Ambassador, she was a member of the Board of Directors of the Democracy and Freedom Foundation of Panama, whose flagship project is the Museum of Freedom and Human Rights in Panama City. Ambassador Guardia de Rubinoff was founder and member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Women Corporate Directors of Panama (WCD-Panamá), an organisation formed by professional women, members of boards of directors. Between 1996 and 2001, she was a member of the Board of Directors of Corporación La Prensa, Editorial Director and publisher of the newspaper La Prensa, and from 2000 to 2001, she was elected president of the Board of Directors. Fotos: Clemens Schwarz & Carina Karlovits/ HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika USA - H.E. Trevor D. Traina Credentials: 24.05.2018 On January 22, 2018, President Donald J. Trump nominated Trevor D. Traina of California to be United States Ambassador to the Republic of Austria. Ambassador Traina was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 22, 2018, and was sworn in on March 29, 2018. He arrived in Austria on May 18, 2018, and presented his credentials to Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen on May 24, 2018. Ambassador Traina has a long history building innovative companies from the ground up. Prior to his appointment as America’s representative to Austria, Ambassador Traina was a technology entrepreneur and philanthropist based in San Francisco. Ambassador Traina’s first foray into tech entrepreneurship was as the founder of CompareNet, Inc., the original online product comparison platform, which was sold to Microsoft in 1999. He was chairman of StepUp Commerce, which was sold to Intuit in 2006. He founded Schema Logic, which was sold to SmartLogic in 2011. He co-founded DriverSide, a venture-funded startup in the online automotive space, which was sold to Advance Auto Parts in August 2011. In 2011 he founded Traina Interactive, which operates the unique life experiences provider, IfOnly.com. Ambassador Traina served on many charitable boards including the Haas School of Business at the University of California Berkeley, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the Princeton University Art Museum, the Gladstone Institute for Medical Research, San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral, and Venetian Heritage. He also previously served on the board of the Dow Foundation, a $500 million family foundation, and on the City of San Francisco’s technology advisory council. Ambassador Traina earned a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and a special diploma in social studies from Saint Catherine’s College at Oxford in the United Kingdom. He received a master’s degree in business administration from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. Ambassador Traina is married to Alexis S. Traina. They have two children. Fotos: Clemens Schwarz & Carina Karlovits/ HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Tunesien TUNISIA - H.E. Mohamed Mezghani Credentials: 24.05.2018 Ambassador Mohamed Mezghani was born on 4th November 1959 in Gafsa, Tunisia. He graduated from the National Institute of Administration (ENA) in 1987 with the high rank of Counsellor of Public Services and he has studied, in 1998, at the Brussels’ Institute of European Studies. Mr Mezghani initiated his professional career in February 1987 in the Economic Counsellor Section at the Prime Minister’s Office in his capacity as Counsellor responsible for the coordination and follow up of the IMF “Structural Adjustment Programme”. He joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1989. Ambassador Mezghani is married and father of two children. Professional career: • Since October 2016: Ambassador, General Director of Political and Economic Affairs and Cooperation with Europe, the European Union and the Mediterranean. • 2016: Member of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Cabinet. • From 2013 to 2016: Ambassador of Tunisia to Spain. • From 2012 to 2013: Director of Relations with the European countries not members of the European Union and Russia at the General Directorate of Europe at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. • From 2010 to 2012: Secondment at Private Sector: General Manager of a Euro-Mediterranean company specialized in Logistics and international transport. • From 2007 to 2010: Ambassador, General Consul of Tunisia to Marseille. • From 2005 to 2007: Ambassador of Tunisia to Malta. • From 2001 to 2005: - Official Representative to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Director of Relations with the European Union and the Mediterranean. - Head of the Tunisian delegation to the Association Committee Tunisia-UE. - Head of the Tunisian delegation to the Joint Committee Tunisia-UE in charge of Social Affairs and Migration. - Head of the Tunisian delegation for the negotiations of the Action Plan Tunisia-U.E within the Framework of the European Neighbourhood Policy. - Head of the Tunisian delegation for the negotiations of the Free Trade Agreement between Tunisia and EFTA countries. - Head of the Tunisian delegation for the negotiations of a Free Trade Area Agreement between the Arab Mediterranean countries (Tunisia, Morocco, Jordan and Egypt). - Member of the High Officials’ Committees of the 5+5 Dialogue, of the Barcelona Process and of the Mediterranean Forum. - Member and then Vice-President of the Tunisian delegation in charge of negotiating the Association and Free Trade Agreement between Tunisia and the European Union. • From 1993 to 1999: Minister Counsellor, Deputy Ambassador of Tunisia to the European Union in Brussels. • From 1992- 1993: Director in charge of the Relations with the European Economic Community, European Organisms and Mediterranean Institutions at the General Directorate of Europe at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. • From 1989 to 1992: Deputy Director in charge of Relations with the European Economic Community at the General Directorate of Europe at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Fotos: Clemens Schwarz & Carina Karlovits/ HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Tschechien CZECH REPUBLIC - H.E. Ivana Červenková Credentials: 16.04.2018 Date and Place of Birth 12 February 1962, České Budějovice Education 1985 J.D. (Juris Doctor) 1980–1984 Charles University of Prague, Faculty of Law Career 2018 - Embassy of the Czech Republic in Vienna (Austria) designated Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Austria 2015-2017 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister of Chancery of the Ministry and Head of Chancery Office 2014–2015 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General of Section of the Minister and Head of Office of the Minister 2012–2013 Embassy of the Czech Republic in Vienna (Austria) Chargé d’affaires a.i. 2010–2014 Embassy of the Czech Republic in Vienna (Austria) Deputy Head of Mission 2006–2010 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Head of Department of International Law 2001–2006 Embassy of the Czech Republic in Bern (Switzerland) Head of Consular Section 2000–2001 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Advisor to the Deputy Minister of the Multilateral Section 1999–2000 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Advisor to the General Director of the Legal and Consular Section 1995–1999 Embassy of the Czech Republic in Bonn (Germany) Counsellor, Political Section 1992–1995 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Head of Unit, Department of International Law 1991–1992 Ministry of Justice Desk Officer, Department of International Law Languages Czech, English, German, French Fotos: Daniel Trippolt & Carina Karlovits/ beide HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Equador ECUADOR - H.E. Carlos Alberto Játiva Naranjo Credentials: 16.04.2018 Date and place of birth: Uruguay, 25 August 1959 Nationality: Ecuador Marital status: Married Children: 2 Education - JD in Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador - Attorney, Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador - Licensed in law, Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador - Diplom d’etudes superior diplomacy Career - 2018: Ambassador of Ecuador to the Republic of Austria and Permanent Representative of Ecuador to the International Organizations in Vienna - 2017: Under-Secretary of North America and Europe, Ministry of Foreign Affairs - 2016 Director of Regional Integration - 2015: Director of Bilateral Relations between Mexico and Central America and the Caribbean - 2009-2015: Ambassador of Ecuador to France - 2007: Under-Secretary of Multilateral Affairs - 2008: Under-Secretary of Bilateral Relations - 2003-2005: Ambassador of Ecuador to Sweden - 2000-2003: Deputy Ambassador of Ecuador to the United States Languages Spanish, English, French, Russian Fotos: Daniel Trippolt & Carina Karlovits/beide HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Norwegen NORWAY - H.E. Kjersti Ertresvaag Andersen Credentials: 16.04.2018 Personal information: Born: 01.05.1969, Stavanger Family: Married to Per Christian Roarson Eggen Three children, born in 2003, 2005 and 2009 Education: Cand. Polit.-degree. Political Science, Student Scholar Norwegian Institute of Foreign Policy. University of Oslo (1997) Cand.-Mag.-degree, History, Political Science and Geography. University of Oslo and London School of Economics (1993) Examen Artium, Stavanger Cathedral School, Stavanger, Norway (1989) High School Diploma, University High School, Morgantown, West-Virginia, USA (1987) Work experience April 2018 Ambassador to the Republic of Austria and Permanent Representative to the International Organisations in Vienna 2014 Director General, Department of UN and Humanitarian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Head of department responsible for UN affairs, humanitarian assistance, human rights, democracy and gender issues. Manages 1/3 of Norway’s development assistance. 2010 - 2014 Chief of Staff to the Foreign Minister, Deputy Director General, Secretariat for the Foreign Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chief of Staff to Foreign Ministers Støre, Eide and Brende. 2006 – 2010 Deputy Director General and Assistant Director General, Section for Peace and Reconciliation, Department for UN Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Responsible for Norwegian involvement in various peace and reconciliation efforts and processes. 2002 - 2006 Advisor, Secretariat for the Foreign Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Advisor to the State Secretary responsible for UN and humanitarian affairs, bilateral relations to states in Latin America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, and for Norwegian involvement in peace and reconciliation processes. 1999 - 2001 Second Secretary, Norwegian Embassy in Berlin, Germany 1997 - 1999 Foreign Service Trainee Fotos: Daniel Trippolt & Carina Karlovits/ beide HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Malaysia MALAYSIA - H.E. Dato Ganeson Al Sivagurunathan Credentials: 16.04.2018 Personal Data Date of Birth : 13.01.1968 Place of Birth : Kuala Lipis, Pahang Darul Makmur Languages : Bahasa Malaysia, English, Tamil, Spanish (basic) Family : Married to Gowri Kirubamoorthy and blessed with 1 son Gurubharan Ganeson Career History August 2015 – January 2018 January 2015 - Aug 2015 Undersecretary for East Asia Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia Undersecretary for Africa Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia July 2011 - January 2015 Ambassador of Malaysia to Chile (with concurrent accreditation to Ecuador) January 2008 - July 2011 Undersecretary for Multilateral Political Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia April 2004 - January 2008 Counselor, Permanent Mission of Malaysia to the United Nations, New York November 2002 - April 2004 Principal Assistant Secretary, Multilateral Economic and Environment Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia August 2000 - November 2002 Assistant Secretary, Development and Environmental Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia September 1996 - July 2000 Second Secretary and Head of Chancery - Malaysian High Commission in Papua New Guinea July 1995 - September 1996 Assistant Secretary, East Asia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Career Highlights : Core Member of the negotiating team with DPRK and Facilitator for the return of the Malaysians detained in Pyongyang on March 2017 Head of Conference Services for the 27th ASEAN Summit and related Summits, Kuala Lumpur in 2016 Spearheaded the establishment of the ASEAN Committee in Santiago, Chile in 2012 Chairman of substantive Committee for the Langkawi International Dialogue, Putrajaya in 2011 Advisor to the Chairman of the Commonwealth Eminent Persons Group, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi from 2010 to 2011 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago in 2009 Summit Non-Aligned Movement, Sharm al-Sheikh, Egypt in 2009 Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (Malaysia held the Chairmanship) in May 2009 Non-Aligned Movement Ministerial Conference, Havana, Cuba in April 2009 Non-Aligned Movement Ministerial Conference, Tehran, Iran in July 2008 Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Administration of Justice at the United Nations from 2007 to 2011 Chair of the Working Group of the Administration of Justice from 2007 to 2011 Chairman of resumed session of the Sixth Committee of the 61st UN General Assembly in March 2007 Vice Chair of the XX State Parties of the Law of the Sea In 2007 Vice Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee on the criminal accountability of United Nations officials and experts on mission in 2006 to 2007 Vice Chair of the Working Group of the Sixth Committee on the criminal accountability of United Nations officials and experts on mission in 2006 - 2007 Vice Chair of the Sixth Committee of the 61st UN General Assembly in 2006 Member of the Committee on the relations with the Host Country from 2004 to 2007 Ninth Conference to the UN of the to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, Milan, Italy in December 2003 Nineteenth session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA), Milan, Italy in December 2003 Nineteenth session of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI), Milan, Italy in December 2003 Eighteenth session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) and Eighteenth session of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI), Bonn Germany in June 2003 Eight Conference to the UN of the to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, New Delhi, India in October 2002 Seventeenth and Technological Advice (SBSTA), of UNFCCC, and Seventeenth session of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI), New Delhi, India in October 2002 Sixteenth session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA and Sixteenth session of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI), Bonn Germany in June 2007 14th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and the 6th Conference of the Parties to the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer, Rome, Italy in November 2003 World Summit on Sustainable Development, Johannesburg, South Africa in August 2002 Commission on Sustainable Development acting as the preparatory committee for the World Summit on Sustainable Development from January 2002 to March 2002 Thirteenth Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement, Kuala Lumpur in 2002 Experience, Exposure and : Represented Malaysia at numerous international Expertise meetings and conferences on environment, international law, peace-keeping and terrorism and has developed certain level of expertise on these issues Education Background: 1995 : Diploma in Public Administration, Institute Tadbiran Awam Negara, Malaysia 1993 : Advance Diploma in Business and Management, Swansea Institute of Higher Education, University of Wales, UK 1992 : Bachelor of Arts Hons – History, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Awards : Ahli Ahmad Shah Pahang (AAP), 2011 : Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (DIMP), 2015 - which carries the title Dato Fotos: Daniel Trippolt & Carina Karlovits/ beide HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Montenegro MONTENEGRO - H.E. Željko Perović Credentials: 16.04.2018 Personal data: Date and place of birth: 15th November 1954, Kotor, Montenegro Nationality: Montenegrin Marital status: married, wife Tatjana, children Ksenija and Marko Education: 1962-1970 – Elementary school in Herceg Novi, Montenegro 1970-1974 – High School in Herceg Novi, Montenegro 1974-1978 – Faculty of Law, University of Belgrade Languages: English – fluently Spanish Career: - May 2015- January 2018 - Ambassador,Permanent Representative to the United Nations, New York - May 2015 – Ambassador of Montenegro to the Costa Rica, on non-residential basis - May 2015 – Ambassador of Montenegro to the Republic of Cuba, on non-residential basis - January 2014 – Ambassador of Montenegro in the Portuguese Republic ,on non-residential basis - December 2013 – Ambassador of Montenegro in the Kingdom of Spain, on non-residential basis - September 2012 – General Director for Bilateral Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Montenegro - 2008-2012 - Ambassador of Montenegro in the Republic of Albania - December 2003-Jun 2006 – Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia and Montenegro, Department for Multilateral Affairs - May 2000-December 2003 – Head of Montenegrin Mission for Cooperation with UN, in New York - May 1999-May 2000 – Special Adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro - 1992 -1998 – Adviser in the Federal Ministry for Foreign Affairs of SFRY (unofficially dismissed because of the pro democratic and pro Montenegrin political orientation) - 1990-1992 – Adviser in the Office for Research and Documentation, Federal Ministry for Foreign Affairs of SFRY - 1986-1990 – Vice-Consul in the Consulate General of SFRY in New York - 1984-1986 – Adviser in the Political Administration for Neighboring Countries of the Federal Ministry for Foreign Affairs of SFRY - 1981-1984 – Adviser in the Cabinet of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Montenegro Other social activities and functions: - 1999 One of founders of the Petrović-Njegoš Foundation - 1997 Member of the Executive Board of “Matica Crnogorska” in Belgrade - 1995 Member of the Board for Restoration of the Montenegrin Orthodox Church - 1993 Vice President of the Montenegrin Civic Forum – head of the Belgrade branch - 1990 One of founders of the independent Montenegrin political weekly “Monitor” Fotos: Daniel Trippolt & Carina Karlovits/beide HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Iraq IRAK - H.E. Jabir Habeb Jabir Hemaidawi Credentials: 16.04.2018 Birthday: Baghdad, 27 July 1955 Education: • Bachelor of Political Sciences from the College of LAW and Political Science, University of Baghdad 1980 • PhD in Political Sciences from Great Britain (1986-1991) Work and experience: • From 1992 to 2005, I was an Assistant Professor lecturing in the College of Political Sciences University of Baghdad • In September 2003, I became the Chairperson of the Political Thoughts Department in the that College • In June 2004 I was elected to be the President of the Iraqi Society of Political Sciences, which is an Organization that includes all The Political Sciences Graduates in Iraq • Since July 2004 I became a weekly columnist in the London-based Middle East Newspaper “Al-Sharq Al-Awsat, this paper is issued in 14 major Arabic and international capitals on daily basis • I was elected to be a member of Iraqi Parliament in the 2006 Elections • A Member of the Constitution Review Committee • Since May 2010, I was appointed as an Ambassador in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs • In March 2010, I was re-elected to be a Member of the Iraqi Parliament in the 2010 elections • In January 2012, Appointment as Iraqi Ambassador to Washington DC • In July 2013, Appointment as Iraqi Ambassador to Tunisia, till Oct 2017 • In February 2018, Appointment as Iraqi Ambassador to the Rep. Austria Fotos: Daniel Trippolt & Carina Karlovits/beide HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Malteserorden SOVEREIGN ORDER OF MALTA - Ambassador Sebastian Prinz von Schoenaich-Carolath Credentials: 16.04.2018 Personal data: Date and place of birth: 17th September, Vienna, Austria Nationality: German Marital status: Married, seven children Religion: Roman Catholic Employment: April 2015 – August 2017 - CEO, HETA Asset Resolution AG, Klagenfurt, Austria August 2012 – April 2015 - CEO, DZ Polska, Warsaw, Poland August 2002 – July 2011 - CEO, Kölner Bank, Cologne, Germany April 2011 – July 2022 - Board Member, Berliner Volksbank, Berlin, Germany June 1996 – March 2002 - CEO, Ulmer Volksbank, Ulm, Germany January 1994 – May 1996 - Board Member, Ulmer Volksbank, Ulm, Germany December 1992 – December 1993 - Director, Ulmer Volksbank, Ulm, Germany October 1990 – November 1992 - Team Head, Corporate Clients, Deutsche Bank Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany January 1990 – September 1990 - Deutsche Bank East Germany, Dresden, GDR January 1988 – January 1990 - Headquarter Deutsche Bank, Düsseldorf, Germany October 1983 – December1987 - Trainee and several Branches, Deutsche Bank March 1981 – February 1982 - Allianz, Paris, France September 1979 – February 1980 - Siemens South Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa 1976 – 1978 - Army, First Lieutenant Education: 2011 – 2012 - Advanced Management Program, IESE Business School, Barcelona 1978 – 1983 - University of Applied Sciences, Diploma Industrial Engineering (Dipl.Ing.), Munich 1976 – 1978 - Advanced Technical College, Munich Other activities and functions: September 2002 – June 2015 - Supervisory Board, Deutsche Malteser gGmbH, Vice Chairman, Cologne, Germany September 2002 – June 2015 - Federal Trustee Finance, MHD, Cologne, Germany January 2005 – October 2011 - CCI Cologne, Chairman of Tax Committee, Cologne, Germany September 2007 – December 2011 - ICC Money and Loan Committee, Berlin, Germany Since June 1995 - Rotary Member Languages: German- mother tongue English - fluent French - conversational Polish - basic Fotos: Daniel Trippolt & Carina Karlovits/ beide HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Nepal NEPAL - H.E. Prakash Kumar Suvedi Credentials: 08.01.2018 BIOGRAPHY Date of Birth: June 18, 1964 Educational Qualifications: • M.A. International Relations, International University of Japan, Minami Uonuma-shi, Niigata-ken, Japan; • M.A. Economics, Tribhuvan University, Nepal; Professional Experiences: • Ambassador to Austria, November 2017; • Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Vienna; Permanent Representative to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization; Permanent Representative to the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization; Resident Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency; December 2016; • Joint Secretary, South Asia Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, November 2014 –; • Joint Secretary, General Administration Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, April 2013-; • Joined Foreign Service of Nepal in July 1988. Served in various Geographic Divisions, Protocol Division and Administration Division; • Served in Nepalese Embassies in Moscow, (First Secretary 1995-1999), Riyadh (Counsellor 2005-2008) and Copenhagen (Minister Counsellor 2009-2013). Professional Trainings: • US-South Asia Leader Engagement Program, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Executive Education, April 2016. • Advance Security Course (ASC), Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, Honolulu, HI, USA, August-September 2008; • Singapore Experience of Development, Singapore Foreign Ministry, 2000; • International Public Law, The Hague Summer School, 1992; • Diplôme, Institut International d’Administration Publique, Paris, France 1992. Professional Trainings Languages: Nepali (native), English, French, Hindi Marital Status: Married; one daughter and one son Fotos: Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Philippinien PHILIPPINES - H.E. Maria Cleofe R. Natividad Credentials: 08.01.2018 BIOGRAPHY Born on 29 November 1959 in Pasig, Philippines Single, 2 Children Education 1999 National Defense College of the Philippines, Master in National Security Administration, 1990 University of Oxford, U.K. Foreign Service Program 1988 The National Institute for Public Administration, Malaysia 1984 The American University, Washington D.C., USA, Master of Arts in International Affairs 1980 Maryknoll College, Quezon City, Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Professional Career 2017 Ambassador Extraordinary Plenipotentiary of the Philippines to the Republic of Austria with concurrent jurisdiction over Republic of Croatia, Republic of Slovenia and Slovak Republic Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the United Nations Office in Vienna (UNOV), International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) 2014- 2017 Assistant Secretary, Office of European Affairs; Senior Special Assistant, Office of the Undersecretary for International Economic Relations, DFA-Manila 2011-2014 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the Philippines, Berlin Federal Republic of Germany 2009-2011 Consul General, Philippine Consulate General, Frankfurt, Germany Deputy Chief of Mission and Consul General, Philippine Embassy, Berlin, Germany 2004- 2008 Chief of Staff, Office of the Secretary; Special Assistant, Office International Economic Relations; Director then Executive Director, Office of European Affairs, DFA-Manila 2002-2004 Minister, Philippine Mission to the United Nations and Other International Organizations and the World Trade Organization, Geneva, Switzerland 2000-2002 Minister and Consul General, Philippine Embassy, Vienna, Austria 1997-2000 Chief of Staff, Office of the Secretary, DFA-Manila 1993-1997 First Secretary and Consul, Philippine Embassy, Tokyo, Japan 1989-1993 Second Secretary and Consul, Philippine Embassy, Canberra, Australia 1987-1989 Director, Office of ASEAN Affairs; Office of American Affairs, DFA-Manila Languages Filipino, English, German Fotos: Harald Minich; Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Elfenbeinküste CÔTE d´IVOIRE - H.E. Roger Albéric Kacou Credentials: 08.01.2018 BIOGRAPHY Date of birth: 15 May 1953 in Côte d’Ivoire Nationality: Ivorian Marital status: Married, 4 children EDUCATION 1976 – 1979 Master of Professional Studies, MPS ‘79 School of Hotel Administration, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 1975 – 1976 Master of Economic Sciences University of Cocody (Université de Cocody), Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire 1971 – 1975 Bachelor of Economic Sciences University of Cocody (Université de Codody), Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire LANGUAGES French and English: Fluent Spanish: Good knowledge OTHER QUALIFICATIONS • Senior Management Program, INSEAD Fontainebleau France • Casino Management Program • Situational Leadership Programs • Senior Leadership Programs • Stephen Covey – 7 Habits of highly effective People AREAS OF EXPERTISE Famous hotelier with a large regional experience: • Skills in leadership • Hotel management • Skills in Finances • Strategic plan • Budget settings and Goals • Marketing Policy • Human Resources Management • Performances Management WORK EXPERIENCE 11/2012 – 01/2017 Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire; Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire 09/2010 – 11/2012 Senior Vice President Africa; Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts 07/2008 – 06/2010 Vice President Hotel and Leisure Development Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, Blue City Company 06/2003 – 06/2008 Operations Director for Africa and General Manager InterContinental Hotel, Nairobi Kenya; Member of Board, KHPL (Owning Company); InterContinental Hotels Group, MEA 07/1999 – 06/2003 Regional Vice President Operations for East Africa and General Manager at InterContinental Hotel, Nairobi Kenya 06/1991 – 06/1999 Regional Vice President Operations for West and Central Africa, General Manager at Hotel Ivoire InterContinental, Abidjan Côte d’Ivoire 09/1984 – 06/1988 General Manager of Golf Hotel InterContinental; Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire 02/1982 – 09/1984 Administration Manager of Hotel Ivoire InterContinental; Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire 09/1982 – 01/1982 Operation Analyst of Hotel InterContinental Geneva; Geneva, Switzerland 06/1979 – 06/1980 Management Trainee, Assistant Financial Controller Hotel InterContinental, New York USA HONORARY TITLES • Commander in the National Order of Côte d’Ivoire • Officer of Wissam Alaouite of the Kingdom of Morocco • Knight of the Ivorian Order of Merit • Long-service Award, Côte d’Ivoire • Vice President of Africa Travel Association (ATA) • Counsellor, Member of the Economic and Social Office of Côte d’Ivoire • Foreign Trade Advisor of France • President of French Business Club of Kenya • Member of Rotary Club • Member of « La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs » • Member of the Brotherhood of Knights of Tastevin (La Confrérie des Chevaliers de Tastevin) Fotos: Harald Minich; Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Vietnam VIETNAM - H.E. Le Dung Credentials: 08.01.2018 BIOGRAPHY Date of birth: 31 October 1961 Home Province: Son Tay town, Ha Noi Education: Bachelor of International Relation, Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam; Advanced Political Theory Training; Advanced Public Administration Training; Education and work 1978-1983 Studied at the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam 1983-1984 Desk Officer, News Bulletin Unit, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1984-1986 Military Service, Department of Logistics for Air Force, Ministry of National Defense 1986-1989 Desk Officer, Department of Information and Press, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1989-1992 Attaché, Viet Nam Permanent Mission to the United Nations, New York, US 1992-1996 Desk Officer, Department of Information and Press, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1996-1999 First Secretary, Vietnamese Embassy in US 1999-2003 Deputy Director General, Department of Information and Press, Ministry of Foreign Affairs July-November 2003 Acting Director General, Department of Information and Press, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2003-2009 Director General, Department of Information and Press, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2009-2013 Consul General of Viet Nam in Houston, US September 2013 to December 2017 Director General, Department of Europe, Ministry of Foreign Affairs January 2018 to date Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to Federal Republic of Austria and Republic of Slovenia; Permanent Representative of the S.R of Viet Nam to United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna Foreign language: English Married with 2 children Fotos: Harald Minich; Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Italien ITALY - H.E. Sergio Barbanti Credentials: 05.12.2017 BIOGRAPHY Date and place of birth August 28, 1957, Milan - Italy Education March 1985 University of Rome “La Sapienza” – Master in Law “magna cum laude” Professional Studies November 1987 MFA - Deputy Head, Africa Dept. and responsible for restructuring of the foreign debt of African countries August 1990 Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Italy in Harare (Zimbabwe) December 1994 Deputy head, Press and Information Service; permanent observer at the OAS at the Embassy of Italy in Washington August 1998 MFA . Deputy Officer in Charge for NATO issues, Directorate General for Political Affairs December 2002 Diplomatic Advisor to the Minister for Public Administration and Civil Service December 2004 Consul General in Madrid January 2009 Ambassador of Italy in Podgorica (Montenegro) April 2016 MFA. Deputy Inspector-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rome Since November 2017 Ambassador of Italy to the Federal Republic of Austria Ambassador Barbanti speaks English, Spanish and French. He is a Commendatore of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic and he is bearer of the Order of the Montenegrin Flag . Fotos: Harald Minich; Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Afghanistan AFGHANISTAN - H.E. Khojesta Fana Ebrahimkhel Credentials: 05.12.2017 BIOGRAPHY In 2017, Ambassador Khojesta Fana Ebrahimkhel has been appointed as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to the Republic of Austria and as Permanent/Resident Representative to the United Nations and other International and Regional Organizations in Vienna. Madam Ambassador shall represent Afghanistan in Austria and five other countries covered by the Afghan Embassy in Vienna, namely Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Hungary, Liechtenstein, and Slovenia and promote the multilateral agenda with the Vienna-based organizations including CTBTO, IACA, IAEA, ICMPD, INCB, OSCE, UNIDO, UNOV/UNODC. Ambassador Ebrahimkhel started her diplomatic career in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2006, first as Deputy Chief of Staff, then as Chief of Staff and Advisor to the Minister. She later served as Counsellor at the Afghan Embassy in Washington, D.C., where she also acted as Chargé d’Affaires a.i., as well as Director-General of the Office of Human Rights and Women’s International Affairs. She also founded the Afghan Women Diplomats’ Association. Prior to her diplomatic career, Ambassador Ebrahimkhel worked as an attorney in the office of the Attorney-General in Kabul, as a crime investigator in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul, and – later, in Germany – campaigned as a social activist for Afghan refugees and for women’s rights, actively participated in the German-Afghan Association, the German Lawyers’ Association, and Germany’s International Women’s Club, while acting as a lecturer and panelist, and published articles on women’s rights. Ambassador Ebrahimkhel holds a bachelor degree in Political Science, with specialization in Law and Diplomacy, from Kabul University, Afghanistan and studied German, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics at Karlsruhe University, Germany, from where she also obtained a Certificate in Social Sciences. Further training includes diplomacy courses and management seminars in Malaysia and the United States. She is fluent in Dari and Pashto, as well as in German and English. Ambassador Khojesta Fana Ebrahimkhel is married to Mr. Abdul Naser Ebrahimkhel and they have four children. Fotos: Harald Minich; Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Slowenien SLOVENIA - H.E. Ksenija Škrilec Credentials: 05.12.2017 BIOGRAPHY Date and place of birth: 26th August 1966, Murska Sobota Education and Qualifications 2010 Andrássy University Budapest Interdisciplinary PhD Studies in International Relations (Absolutorium) 1994-1997 University of Economics, Budapest Institute for International Studies (BIGIS); Master in International Relations and Diplomacy 1985-1990 Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Faculty of Arts Masters in Hungarian and German Philology 1985-1986 Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Exchange Semester 1981-1985 Secondary Arts School Franc Miklošič, Ljutomer 1973-1981 Bilingual Primary School Drago Lugarič, Lendava Work Experience 11 Sept 2017 Ambassador Designate of the Republic of Slovenia to the Republic of Austria 2014-2017 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Slovenia to the Republic of Bulgaria with residence in Budapest 2013-2017 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Slovenia to Hungary 2011-2013 Ministry for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia, Minister Plenipotentiary, Head of Global Challenges Department 2010-2011 MFA, Department for Economic Promotion; Team Leader for Business Delegations 2004-2010 Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia, Budapest, also accredited to Moldova, Bulgaria; Economic Counsellor. Chargé d'Affaires (Jun-Sept 2006, Dec 2008-May 2009) 2002-2004 MFA, Department for Neighbouring Countries; Counsellor, Desk for Austria, Coordinator for Slovenian-Austrian Historians and Lawyers Expert Group 1998-2002 Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia, Budapest, also accredited to Ukraine, Moldova, Bulgaria; First/Second Secretary (Press, Culture, Minorities, Education, Protocol) 1992-1998 Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia, Budapest, Attaché 1991-1992 Eurocom Corporate PR, Düsseldorf, Representative Office Budapest Assistant to the Representative in Hungary Additional Information Languages: Slovenian, Hungarian – mother tongue, German, English, Serbo-Croat – fluent written and spoken, Spanish – intermediate Mother of two children Studied Piano at Lendava Music School (1974-1981) Special interests: arts, classical music, literature Fotos: Harald Minich; Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Schweiz SWITZERLAND - H.E. Walter Haffner Credentials: 05.12.2017 BIOGRAPHY Walter Haffner was born in 1958 in the city of Zurich. He studied History and American and English Literature at the University of Zurich, where he graduated in 1985. In 1987 he joined the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and subsequently served as trainee in Bern and Strasburg. He returned to the headquarters in 1989 where he was assigned to the Protocol Section. In 1991 he was transferred as Deputy Head of Mission to Teheran. In August 1994 he was transferred to Washington, where he served as Cultural Attaché and by 1997 was raised to the position of Counsellor. From July 1998 until September 1999, as the first male Diplomat in the Swiss Foreign Service, he took an unpaid educational leave to look after his four kids, one dog and one rabbit. In October 1999 he reintegrated the Foreign Ministry’s Human Resources Department, where he was promoted Deputy Head of Personnel in June 2000. In July 2002 he was appointed Deputy Chief of the Centre for Analysis and Prospective Studies of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs with the title of Minister. From March 2005 to February 2008 he was Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Switzerland in Berlin. In March 2008 he was appointed Ambassador of Switzerland to the State of Israel, where he served until June 2012. From July 2012 until February 2013 he served as Ambassador of Switzerland to the Republics of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. In March 2013 he was appointed Ambassador of Switzerland to the Republic of Turkey. Since October 2017 he is Ambassador of Switzerland to the Republic of Austria. Ambassador Haffner has four children and is married to Tamar Haffner. Fotos: Harald Minich; Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Polen POLAND - H.E. Jolanta Róża Kozłowska Credentials: 05.12.2017 Born: April 21, 1957 Education: Albert- Ludwigs – Universität Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany 1992: Masters – Ethnology, Musicology and Contemporary History (concentration in German History); Maria Curie Skłodowska – University, Lublin, Poland 1983: Diploma in music, Completed studies in musical education in the Department of Education and Psychology; Professional Career: 2015-2017: CEO, Fundacja Uniwersytecka (Branch of KUL, the Catholic University in Lublin), Stalowa Wola, Poland 2014-2015: Foreign Affairs Advisor to the Marshal, Office of the Marshal of the Subcarpathian Voivodeship, Rzeszów, Poland 2009-2012: Consul General, Consulate General of the Republic of Poland, Cologne, Germany 2010-2012: Dean of the Consular Corps in North Rhine Westphalia, Consulate General of the Republic of Poland, Cologne, Germany 2005-2009: Co-Founder, Orenda Sp. z o.o., Warsaw, Poland organizing Polish-German cultural and education events 2005-2006, Project Leader for International Projects, Adam Mickiewicz Institute, Warsaw, Poland 2003-2004: Director of the Festival Office, Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival, Cracow and Warsaw, Poland. Organized the 7th and 8th editions of the festival Since 2003: Founding Member, Ludwig van Beethoven Association, Cracow, Poland 1998-2002: Consul General, Consulate General of the Republic of Poland, Munich, Germany 1994-1998: Vice Consul and Consul for Cultural Affairs, Consulate General of the Republic of Poland, Munich, Germany 1993-1994: Director for Foreign Contracts, Editions Spotkania sp. z o.o., Warsaw, Poland 1992-1993: Senior Advisor, Bureau for National Minorities, Ministry of Culture and the Arts, Warsaw, Poland Other: 1992: Initiated the city partnership between Kazimierz Dolny, Poland and Staufen im Breisgau, Germany. Organized the Polish Culture Weeks in Freiburg and Staufen, Germany. From 1984: Founding member of the GFPS e.V.- Association for Supporting Academic Stays of Polish Students in Germany (1984), a student-led crowdfunding organization supporting academic exchanges. From 1984: Co-Founder and Vice President of the Deutsch-Polnisches Zentrum in Freiburg, Germany From 1977: active in democratic opposition movements, including Solidarity, KOR (the Committee for the Defense of Workers), the Provisional Committee of the Independent Professional Union of Farmers and the Young Poland Movement Interests: Foreign policy, history, music, ecological farming; Languages: German, English, Russian Fotos: Harald Minich; Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Portugal PORTUGAL - H.E. António de Almeida Ribeiro Credentials: 05.12.2017 BIOGRAPHY Ambassador António de Almeida Ribeiro was born in Lisbon on 22/08/55. He is married to Isabel Cordovil de Almeida Ribeiro and has two sons. He graduated in 1976 from the Faculty of Law (Legal and Political Sciences), University of Coimbra. He joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1979 where he held a wide variety of positions. 1979 Attaché of Embassy, MFA 1981 Adviser for International Relations at the Office of the President of the Republic 1983 Embassy of Portugal in Rome; Alternate Representative to FAO 1986 Auditor of the NATO Defence College 1988 Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy in Praia (Cape Verde) 1991 Adviser to the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation 1992 Head of Cabinet of the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs 1994 Consul-General in London 1998 Deputy DG for Bilateral Relations at the MFA 1999 DG for Administration at the MFA 2002 Ambassador in Argentina; non resident Ambassador to Bolivia and Paraguay 2007 Ambassador to Egypt; non resident Ambassador to Jordan and the Sudan 2009 Ambassador to the EU Political and Security Committee (PSC) and Permanent Representative to the WEU. 2010 Full Rank Ambassador 2011 DG for External Policy at the MFA (Political Director) 2011 Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2013 Ambassador to the Holy See 2013 Ambassador to the Sovereign Order of Malta 2017 Ambassador of Portugal to Austria (designate) 2017 Permanent Representative of Portugal to the United Nations (Vienna) Resident Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Governor from Portugal on the Board of Governors Permanent Representative to the Preparatory Commission to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) He is awarded, among others, with the following decorations: - Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Christ - Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Portugal - Grand Cross of the Pian Order of the Holy See - Grand Cross of the Order “Libertador San Martín” of Argentina - Grand Cross of the Order of the Independence of Jordan - Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Peru - Grand Cross of the “pro Merito Melitensi” Order of the Sovereign and Military Order of Malta - Commander of the Order of Merit of Austria - Commander of the Order of Leopoldo II of Belgium - Commander of the Order of the Republic of Egypt - Commander of the Order of the Phoenix of Greece - Officer of the Order of Merit of Italy - Knight of the “Legion d’ Honneur” of France Fotos: Harald Minich; Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Libanon LEBANON - H.E. Ibrahim Assaf Credentials: 05.12.2017 BIOGRAPHY Born on 05.04.1968 Married, 3 children Education: Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy. 1993: Graduated from the “National Institute of Administration” in Beirut Professional Career: Since November 2017: Ambassador of Lebanon to Austria and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna 2012-2017: Counsellor and Chargé d’Affaires of Lebanon in Bahrain 2010-2011: “Security Council Political Coordinator” of the Permanent Mission of Lebanon to the United Nations in New York 2008-2009: The Directorate General of the Presidency of the Republic of Lebanon 2000-2006: Permanent Mission of Lebanon in New York. Between 2005 – 2006 he was Deputy Permanent Representative and Chargé d’Affaires of the mission 1996-2000: Secretary of Embassy and then Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. of the Embassy of Lebanon in Sierra Leone 1994-1995: Attaché at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants in Beirut Publications: In 2009, he published a Book entitled “The Last Assassination”, regarding UN Documents on the Investigation of Rafic Hariri Assassination. Languages: Arabic, English, French Fotos: Harald Minich; Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN
Tajikistan TAJIKISTAN - H.E. Idibek Kalandar Credentials: 05.12.2017 BIOGRAPHY Date of birth: 2 January 1968 Education: - Foreign Languages Department, Dushanbe Pedagogical University (1992), - Area Studies, MA, Tsukuba University, Japan (2004) Career: 1995-1999, Third Secretary, Personnel Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1999-2004, Second Secretary, Asia and Africa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2004-2005, First Secretary, Head of Section, International Organizations Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2005-2008, Second Secretary, First Secretary, Embassy of Tajikistan to Austria 2008-2009, First Secretary, Advisor, Europe and Americas Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2009-2011, Head of Section, International Organizations Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2011-2014, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of Tajikistan to the United Nations 2014-2017, Head of the Department for International Organization, MFA Tajikistan September 2017, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Tajikistan to Austria/Permanent Representative to the OSCE, United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna Languages: Tajik, Russian, English, Japanese Married, has 3 children Fotos: Harald Minich; Peter Lechner/HBF MEHR ANZEIGEN

Guinea GUINEA - H.E. Louncény Condé

Credentials: 21.01.2025

Jamaica JAMAIKA - H.E. Richard Brown

Credentials: 21.01.2025

Japan JAPAN - H.E. Kiminori Iwama

Credentials: 21.01.2025

Neu Seeland NEUSEELAND - H.E. Andrew Williams

Credentials: 21.01.2025

Türkei TÜRKEI - H.E. Gürsel Dönmez

Credentials: 21.01.2025

Uruguay URUGUAY - H.E. Ambassador Alejandro Garofali Acosta

Credentials: 21.01.2025

Burundi BURUNDI - H.E. Annonciata Sendazirasa

Credentials: 21.01.2025

Sambia SAMBIA - H.E. Winnie Natala Chibesakunda

Credentials: 21.01.2025

Argentinien ARGENTINIEN - H.E. Gustavo Zlauvinen

Credentials: 18.12.2024

Armenien ARMENIA - H.E. Andranik Hovhannisyan

Credentials: 18.12.2024

Costa Rica COSTA RICA - H.E. Olga Marta Sauma Uribe

Credentials: 18.12.2024

Frankreich FRANKREICH - H.E. Matthieu Peyraud

Credentials: 18.12.2024

Venezuela VENEZUELA - H.E. Claudia Salerno Caldera

Credentials: 18.12.2024

Vietnam VIETNAM - H.E. Vu Le Thai Hoang

Credentials: 18.12.2024

Ägypten ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT - H.E. Mohamed Ibrahim Nasr

Credentials: 10.09.2024

Pakistan ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN - H.E. Mohammad Kamran Akhtar Malik

Credentials: 10.09.2024

Moldawien REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA - H.E. Victoria Roșa

Credentials: 10.09.2024

Ireland IRELAND - H.E. Barbara Cullinane

Credentials: 10.09.2024

Jordan HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN - H.E. Mohammed Hindawi

Credentials: 10.09.2024

Mauretanien ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF MAURITANIA - H.E. Boubacar Kane (non resident)

Credentials: 10.09.2024

Albanien ALBANIA - H.E. Fate Velaj

Credentials: 26.06.2024

Indien INDIA - H.E. Shambhu S. Kumaran

Credentials: 26.06.2024

Spanien SPAIN - H.E. Aurora Mejía Errasquin

Credentials: 26.06.2024

Suriname SURINAME - H.E. Gilbêrt Antoine van Lierop

Credentials: 26.06.2024

Serbien SERBIA - H.E. Marko Blagojević

Credentials: 20.02.2024

Italien ITALY - H.E. Giovanni Pugliese

Credentials: 20.02.2024

Äthopien ETHIOPIA - H.E. Tsegab Kebebew Daka

Credentials: 20.02.2024

Zypern CYPRUS - H.E. Andreas Ignatiou

Credentials: 20.02.2024

Dominikanische Republik DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - H.E. Angela Vigliotta Mella

Credentials: 20.02.2024

Kenia KENYA - H.E. Maurice Makoloo

Credentials: 20.02.2024

Mexico MEXICO - H.E. Jose Antonio Zabalgoitia

Credentials: 20.02.2024

Tunesien TUNISIA - H.E. SamiaIlhem Ammar

Credentials: 20.02.2024

Chile CHILE - H.E. Alex Wetzig

Credentials: 15.01.2024

Barbados BARBADOS - H.E. Matthew Wilson

Credentials: 15.01.2024

Gambien GAMBIA - H.E. Fatou Bom Bensouda

Credentials: 15.01.2024

Griechenland GREECE - H.E. Georgios Iliopoulos

Credentials: 15.01.2024

Malawi MALAWI - H.E. Caroline Cyrenia Sakina Bwanali-Mussa

Credentials: 15.01.2024

Qatar QATAR - H.E. Jassim Yaaqob Y. A. Al-Hamadi

Credentials: 15.01.2024

Republik Kongo REPUBLIC OF CONGO - H.E. Edith Antoinette Itoua

Credentials: 15.01.2024

Cabo Verde CABO VERDE - H.E. Clara Manuela da Luz Delgado Jesus

Credentials: 15.01.2024

Guinea

GUINEA - H.E. Louncény Condé

Jamaica

JAMAIKA - H.E. Richard Brown

Japan

JAPAN - H.E. Kiminori Iwama

Neu Seeland

NEUSEELAND - H.E. Andrew Williams

Türkei

TÜRKEI - H.E. Gürsel Dönmez

Uruguay

URUGUAY - H.E. Ambassador Alejandro Garofali Acosta

Burundi

BURUNDI - H.E. Annonciata Sendazirasa

Sambia

SAMBIA - H.E. Winnie Natala Chibesakunda

Argentinien

ARGENTINIEN - H.E. Gustavo Zlauvinen

Armenien

ARMENIA - H.E. Andranik Hovhannisyan

Costa Rica

COSTA RICA - H.E. Olga Marta Sauma Uribe

Frankreich

FRANKREICH - H.E. Matthieu Peyraud

Venezuela

VENEZUELA - H.E. Claudia Salerno Caldera

Vietnam

VIETNAM - H.E. Vu Le Thai Hoang

Ägypten

ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT - H.E. Mohamed Ibrahim Nasr

Pakistan

ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN - H.E. Mohammad Kamran Akhtar Malik

Moldawien

REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA - H.E. Victoria Roșa

Ireland

IRELAND - H.E. Barbara Cullinane

Jordan

HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN - H.E. Mohammed Hindawi

Mauretanien

ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF MAURITANIA - H.E. Boubacar Kane (non resident)

Albanien

ALBANIA - H.E. Fate Velaj

Indien

INDIA - H.E. Shambhu S. Kumaran

Spanien

SPAIN - H.E. Aurora Mejía Errasquin

Suriname

SURINAME - H.E. Gilbêrt Antoine van Lierop

Serbien

SERBIA - H.E. Marko Blagojević

Italien

ITALY - H.E. Giovanni Pugliese

Äthopien

ETHIOPIA - H.E. Tsegab Kebebew Daka

Zypern

CYPRUS - H.E. Andreas Ignatiou

Dominikanische Republik

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - H.E. Angela Vigliotta Mella

Kenia

KENYA - H.E. Maurice Makoloo

Mexico

MEXICO - H.E. Jose Antonio Zabalgoitia

Tunesien

TUNISIA - H.E. SamiaIlhem Ammar

Chile

CHILE - H.E. Alex Wetzig

Barbados

BARBADOS - H.E. Matthew Wilson

Gambien

GAMBIA - H.E. Fatou Bom Bensouda

Griechenland

GREECE - H.E. Georgios Iliopoulos

Malawi

MALAWI - H.E. Caroline Cyrenia Sakina Bwanali-Mussa

Qatar

QATAR - H.E. Jassim Yaaqob Y. A. Al-Hamadi

Republik Kongo

REPUBLIC OF CONGO - H.E. Edith Antoinette Itoua

Cabo Verde

CABO VERDE - H.E. Clara Manuela da Luz Delgado Jesus

Bangladesch

BANGLADESH - H.E. Asad Alam Siam

Finnland

FINLAND - H.E. Nina Vaskunlahti

Saudi Arabien

SAUDI ARABIA - H.E. Abdullah Bin Khalid Tawlah

Sri Lanka

SRI LANKA - H.E. M.R.K. Lenagala

Israel

ISRAEL - H.E. David Roet

Uganda

UGANDA - H.E. Stephan Mubiru

Tanzanien

TANSANIA - H.E. Naimi Sweetie Hamza Aziz

Usbekistan

UZBEKISTAN - H.E. Bakhtiyor Ibragimov

Bosnien und Herzegowina

BOSNIA-HERCEGOVINA - H.E. Siniša Bencun

Kolumbien

COLOMBIA - H.E. Laura Gil Savastano

Deutschland

GERMANY - H.E. Vito Cecere

Ungarn

HUNGARY - H.E. Edit Szilágyiné Bátorfi

Slowakei

SLOVAKIA - H.E. Jozef Polakovič

Kazachstan

KAZAKHSTAN - H.E. Mukhtar Tileuberdi

Island

ICELAND - H.E. Helga Hauksdóttir

Holland

NETHERLANDS - H.E. Peter Potman

Australien

AUSTRALIA - H.E. Ian David Graing Biggs

Algerien

ALGERIA - H.E. Larbi Latroch

Angola

ANGOLA - H.E. Isabel de Jesus da Costa Godinho

Namibien

NAMIBIA - H.E. Vasco Mushe Samupofu

Philippinien

THE PHILIPPINES - H.E. Evangelina Lourdes A. Bernas

Burkina Faso

BURKINA FASO - H.E. Maimounata Ouattara

Elfenbeinküste

CÔTE D´IVOIRE - H.E. Yacouba Cissé

Argentinien

ARGENTINA - H.E. Holger Federico Martinsen

China

CHINA - H.E. Mei Qi

Bulgarien

BULGARIA - H.E. Desislava Naydenova-Gospodinova

Kuba

CUBA - H.E. Pablo Berti Oliva

Guatemala

GUATEMALA - H.E. Jorge Skinner-Klée Arenales

Honduras

HONDURAS - H.E. María Elena Freije Murillo

Mauritius

MAURITIUS - H.E. Christelle Sohun (non resident)

Swaziland

ESWATINI - H.E. Vuyile Dumsani Dlamini (non resident)

Schweiz

SWITZERLAND - H.E. Salome Meyer

Island

ICELAND - H.E. Kristín A. Árnadóttir

Japan

JAPAN - H.E. Ryuta Mizuuchi

Kazachstan

KAZAKHSTAN - H.E. Alibek Bakayev