Naseer Ahmad Faiq

Chargé d’Affaires a.i.

Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the United Nations

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).

He is fluent in Dari, Pashto, and English.