Abdulaziz Alwasil
Abdulaziz Alwasil | |
|---|---|
 Alwasil in 2021 | |
| Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations in New York | |
| Assumed office July 2022 | |
| Appointed by | Salman of Saudi Arabia |
| Preceded by | Abdallah Al-Mouallimi |
| Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations in Geneva | |
| In office November 2016 – July 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Abdul Aziz bin Mohammed Al-Wasil 1967 (age 58–59) |
| Alma mater | Marshall University (MA) Australian National University (PhD) |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Abdulaziz Alwasil (Arabic: عبد العزيز الواصل; born 1967) is a Saudi Arabian diplomat and scholar who is the Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations in New York. He was appointed in July 2022.[1] He previously served as the Permanent Representative to the office in Geneva. He joined the diplomatic service in 1999.[2]
Alwasil has served as Chairman of the Advisory Board of the UN Counter-Terrorism Centre since 2022. In 2024, he was elected Chair of the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women.[3] He also serves as Vice-President of the UN General Assembly at its 80th session[4] and as President of the Executive Board of the International Association of Permanent Representatives.[5]
Early life and education
Alwasil holds a PhD in International Relations, a Master's degree in Political Science, and a Bachelor's degree in Arabic language and literature. Before joining the diplomatic service, he worked as a college lecturer.[6]
Diplomatic career
Alwasil has focused primarily on multilateral affairs and human rights law. During his diplomatic career, he served at the Saudi Embassy in Australia, the Permanent Mission of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations Office at Geneva, and the Saudi Embassy in London, where he was Deputy Head of Mission for more than three years.[7]
In July 2022, he assumed the role of Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations in New York.[8] He has headed Saudi Arabia's delegation in several high-level meetings and conferences on international issues.[9]
References
- ↑ "FaceOf: Dr. Abdul Aziz Al-Wasel, KSA envoy to UN". Arab News PK. 2018-09-18. Retrieved 2026-08-09.
- ↑ "New Saudi ambassador Abdulaziz Al-Wasil presents credentials to UN chief". Arab News. August 3, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Commission on the Status of Women : report on the 69th session (27 March 2024 and 10-21 March 2025)". United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. 2025.
- ↑ "Saudi Ambassador Al-Wasel elected vice president of 80th session of UN General Assembly". Saudi Gazette. June 4, 2025. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
- ↑ "President of the IAPR". International Association of Permanent Representatives to the United Nations. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
- ↑ Al-Qahtani, Badr (August 13, 2022). "بروفايل: وجه السعودية الأممي في نيويورك... سفيرٌ وُلِدَ دبلوماسياً". Asharq Al-Awsat (in Arabic). Retrieved August 9, 2026.
- ↑ Al-Badawi, Omar. "الواصل «يواصل» دبلوماسيته في الأمم المتحدة". aawsat.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 2026-08-09.
- ↑ "WTTC report: Saudi Arabia emerges as Mideast tourism leader as sector represents 14.1% of GDP". Saudi Gazette. 2026-08-09. Retrieved 2026-08-09.
- ↑ "Opening of 69th Session of Commission on the Status of Women". media.un.org. 2025-03-10. Retrieved 2026-08-22.