Atiqullah Atifmal
| Atiqullah Atifmal | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 2014–2015 | |
| President | Ashraf Ghani |
| Preceded by | Zarar Ahmad Osmani |
| Succeeded by | Salahuddin Rabbani |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1957 (age 57–58) Logar Province, Afghanistan |
| Religion | Islam |
Atiqullah Atifmal (Pashto: عتیق الله عاطفمل; born 27 January 1957) is an Afghan politician who currently holds the position of Deputy Foreign Minister for Finance and Administration. He served as Foreign Minister of Afghanistan(Acting) (2014–2015). He accompanied Afghan President Hamid Karzai on all official visits since the establishment of the Interim Administration as the Chief of Protocol until 2004.
Career
Throughout his career,His Excellency, Mr Atifmal has held many major positions in the Afghan Government. He started as the Second Secretary of Afghan Embassy in Paris, France (1986–1989). Deputy Chief of Protocol of Afghan Foreign Ministry (1991–1994). Chief of Protocol of His Excellency the President Hamid Karzai (2001–2004). Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in California, United States of America (2004–2008). Deputy Director General of fifth Political Department of the Afghan Foreign Ministry (2008–2009). Director General of parliamentary affairs division of Afghan Foreign Ministry (2009–2011). Consul General of The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2011–2013).
Background and Education
Mr. Atifmal was born to the ethnic tribe of Stanikzai of Logar Province in Afghanistan. His Father's name was Rahmatullah Stanikzai. His Excellency, Mr Atifmal, achieved his bachelor degree from literature and humanitarian science faculty of Kabul University in (1974–1978). He constantly taught English as a second language at Kabul University in (1979–1981). He also obtained a diploma in Philosophy from Moscow State University and a diploma from Institute of Diplomacy of Afghanistan Foreign Ministry in 1983. Mr. Atifmal has attended the Master degree program in Public Administration in California State University in 2007.
Medals Of Service
His Excellency, Mr. Atifmal, was awarded a Medal of Excellence Services in 2002 and a Certificate of appreciation in 2004, 2012 and 2013 from the Government of The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
Personal life
His Excellency, Mr. Atifmal, is married, has five children: four sons and one daughter.