Ahmed Asmat Abdel-Meguid
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Ahmed Asmat Abdel-Meguid (born March 22, 1923 in Alexandrea) is an Egypt
ian diplomat. He served as the Foreign Minister of Egypt between 1984 and 1991; and as the Secretary-General
of the Arab League
from 1991 until 2001.
Abdel Meguid received a doctorate of international law
from the University of Paris
. He worked in several departments, notably the British and French sections, of the Egyptian foreign ministry before becoming Egypt's high representative to the United Nations
in 1972. He served in that position until 1983, and soon afterwards became foreign minister.
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
ian diplomat. He served as the Foreign Minister of Egypt between 1984 and 1991; and as the Secretary-General
Secretary-General
-International intergovernmental organizations:-International nongovernmental organizations:-Sports governing bodies:...
of the Arab League
Arab League
The Arab League , officially called the League of Arab States , is a regional organisation of Arab states in North and Northeast Africa, and Southwest Asia . It was formed in Cairo on 22 March 1945 with six members: Egypt, Iraq, Transjordan , Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Syria. Yemen joined as a...
from 1991 until 2001.
Abdel Meguid received a doctorate of international law
International law
Public international law concerns the structure and conduct of sovereign states; analogous entities, such as the Holy See; and intergovernmental organizations. To a lesser degree, international law also may affect multinational corporations and individuals, an impact increasingly evolving beyond...
from the University of Paris
University of Paris
The University of Paris was a university located in Paris, France and one of the earliest to be established in Europe. It was founded in the mid 12th century, and officially recognized as a university probably between 1160 and 1250...
. He worked in several departments, notably the British and French sections, of the Egyptian foreign ministry before becoming Egypt's high representative to the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
in 1972. He served in that position until 1983, and soon afterwards became foreign minister.