Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry
Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry is the current Foreign Secretary of Islamic Republic of Pakistan.[1] A position that he took over from Jalil Abbas Jilani who was appointed as Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States.[2] Earlier he was the Foreign Office Spokesman, at Islamabad.[3]
Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Medford, Massachusetts. He joined the Foreign Service of Pakistan in 1980. During his 34 years service, he worked on various assignments at home and abroad. He remained Ambassador of Pakistan to the Netherlands from 2009 to 2012 and represented Pakistan in the Hague based international organizations, including OPCW. His other assignments are:
- Represented Pakistan in the United Nations for over six years.
- As Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative and earlier as Counsellor, he participated in intergovernmental negotiations in the UN, NAM, G-77, and other forums on several issues of interest to Pakistan.
- Chaired UN parleys on a host of important issues, in particular HRM Reform, and UN Budget (2000-2006).
- Served as Political Counsellor in Embassy of Pakistan, Washington, D.C. (1999-2000).
- Served as Third/Second Secretary Pakistan Embassy in Doha (1984–87).
He is the author of a book “Pakistan Mirrored to Dutch Eyes” (ISBN 9789693525281) published by Sangemeel publications.[4]
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References
- ↑ "Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry made new Foreign Sec’y of Pakistan". ARY News. 18 December 2013.
- ↑ Muhammad Saleh, Zaafir (December 20, 2013). "PM promotes 23 officers to Grade 22". Daily The News, Islamabad.
- ↑ "Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry new FO spokesman". Business Recorder. 2013-03-15. Retrieved 2014-02-16.
- ↑ "CV". Aizazahmadchaudhry.com. Retrieved 2014-02-16.