Message from the chargé d'affaires of the Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the United Nations

Welcome to the official website of the Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the United Nations.

Afghanistan is a nation of ancient civilization, enduring resilience, and profound dignity. For decades, the Afghan people have suffered from imposed wars and protracted conflict. Today, the country stands in the midst of a deepening crisis. Since August 2021, following the Taliban’s takeover, the Afghan people have faced a systematic assault on their rights and freedoms: women and girls barred from schools, universities, and public life; civil society silenced; and a humanitarian crisis worsening with each passing day. We are now in the fifth consecutive academic year in which an entire generation of Afghan girls has been denied access to secondary and higher education—not by circumstance, but by deliberate policy imposed by the Taliban. This is not only a national tragedy; it is a direct challenge to the conscience of the international community.

And yet, the Afghan people endure. Their resilience is not passive. It is reflected daily in acts of courage, in the preservation of hope, and in an unwavering belief that justice, dignity, and opportunity must ultimately prevail.

This Mission carries that conviction into the halls of the United Nations. We engage actively across the Security Council, the General Assembly, the Human Rights Council, and the full spectrum of multilateral fora where Afghanistan’s future is discussed and shaped. We advocate with clarity and resolve for accountability, the protection of fundamental human rights, inclusive and representative governance, and a credible political process that reflects the will and diversity of the Afghan people—not the imposition of power by force.

We are grateful for the principled solidarity of Member States, United Nations entities, civil society organizations, and individuals around the world who recognize that the rights of Afghan women, men, and children are not negotiable—and that silence in the face of their violation is not neutrality.

We urge the international community to stand with the people of Afghanistan and not abandon them. We invite you to support our work, engage with our statements and publications, and follow our advocacy at the United Nations and to stand, in whatever way you can, in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan.

Naseer Ahmad Faiq
Chargé d’Affaires, a.i.
Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the United Nations

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Biography of Mr. Naseer Faiq

Mr. Naseer Ahmad Faiq has served as Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the United Nations in New York since 16 December 2021. In this capacity, he represents Afghanistan at the United Nations and leads the Mission’s engagement across the General Assembly, the Security Council, and other principal UN bodies.

Since the political developments in Afghanistan in August 2021, Mr. Faiq has continued to represent Afghanistan at the United Nations in accordance with the national interests and aspirations of the Afghan people. He has consistently advocated for the protection and restoration of the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Afghans, particularly women and girls, as well as ethnic and religious minorities and youth. In his engagement with Member States and UN bodies, he has emphasized the importance of inclusive governance, accountability, justice, adherence to international law, and respect for the rule of law.

Mr. Faiq joined the Permanent Mission in 2019 as Minister Counsellor, where he oversaw political affairs and matters related to the United Nations Security Council. With nearly two decades of diplomatic service, he is recognized for his professionalism, dedication, and sustained engagement on issues of international peace and security, human rights, and multilateral cooperation.

He began his diplomatic career at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan in 2005. Over the course of his service, he has held several senior positions, including Acting Chief of Staff to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Director General for Regional Cooperation (on two occasions), and diplomat at Afghanistan’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York across multiple postings.

Mr. Faiq holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law and Political Science from Kabul University (2005) and a Master’s degree in Administration, International Relations, and Diplomacy from Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey (2010).