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Zamir KabulovRussian diplomat, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Afghanistan
Date of Birth: 22.06.1954
Country:  Russia |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Diplomatic Career
- Embassy of the USSR in Iran (1979-1983)
- Second Secretary in Afghanistan (1983-1987)
- Return to Moscow and Diplomatic Academy (1987-1991)
- Advisor in Afghanistan and Role in Taliban Negotiations (1991-1995)
- Embassy of the Russian Federation in Pakistan (1992)
- Negotiations with Taliban (1995)
- Political Advisor at UN Mission and Afghan Negotiations (1995-2004)
- Deputy Director of Third Asia Department, MID Russia (1998-2004)
- Special Envoy in Bonn Negotiations (1998-2004)
- Ambassador to Afghanistan (2004-2009)
- Director of Second Asia Department (2009)
- Honors and Recognition
- Diplomatic Rank (2010)
- Diplomatic Missions (1979-2006)
Early Life and Education
Moscow State Institute of International Relations (1977)The diplomat was born and raised in Russia. He graduated from the prestigious Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) in 1977.
Diplomatic Career
Early Diplomatic Service (1977-1983)The diplomat entered diplomatic service in 1977 and held various positions in the Soviet Foreign Ministry (MID USSR). He also served as part of the Soviet-Afghan Border Commission, working closely with military and diplomatic officials.
Embassy of the USSR in Iran (1979-1983)
From 1979 to 1983, he worked at the Embassy of the USSR in Iran, gaining valuable experience in the Middle East.
Second Secretary in Afghanistan (1983-1987)
Embassy of the USSR in Afghanistan (1983-1987)The diplomat served as Second Secretary at the Embassy of the USSR in Afghanistan from 1983 to 1987, witnessing firsthand the complexities of the Afghan conflict.
Return to Moscow and Diplomatic Academy (1987-1991)
Return to Central Apparatus and Diplomatic Academy (1987-1991)After his time in Afghanistan, the diplomat returned to the central apparatus of the MID and also worked at the Diplomatic Academy, honing his skills and knowledge.
Advisor in Afghanistan and Role in Taliban Negotiations (1991-1995)
Advisor in Afghanistan (1991-1992)From 1991 to 1992, he served as Advisor at the Embassy in Afghanistan, providing political analysis and support during a critical period.
Embassy of the Russian Federation in Pakistan (1992)
He continued his diplomatic service at the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Pakistan in 1992.
Negotiations with Taliban (1995)
In 1995, he played a key role in negotiations with the Taliban movement, securing the release of a Russian crew held captive in Kandahar.
Political Advisor at UN Mission and Afghan Negotiations (1995-2004)
Political Advisor at UN Mission (Late 1990s)For several years, the diplomat served as Senior Political Advisor to the UN mission dealing with Afghanistan, providing vital expertise on the region.
Deputy Director of Third Asia Department, MID Russia (1998-2004)
From 1998 to 2004, he held the position of Deputy Director of the Third Asia Department of the MID Russia, overseeing diplomatic relations with key Asian countries.
Special Envoy in Bonn Negotiations (1998-2004)
As Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, he participated in crucial negotiations in Bonn that shaped the future of Afghanistan.
Ambassador to Afghanistan (2004-2009)
Ambassador to Afghanistan (2004-2009)On February 17, 2004, the diplomat was appointed as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan. He held this prestigious position until September 21, 2009, playing an instrumental role in shaping diplomatic relations between Russia and Afghanistan during a tumultuous period.
Director of Second Asia Department (2009)
Director of Second Asia Department (2009)Following his time as Ambassador to Afghanistan, the diplomat was appointed as Director of the Second Asia Department of the MID Russia in November 2009.
Honors and Recognition
Order of Friendship (2003)The diplomat was awarded the Order of Friendship in 2003 for his significant contributions to Russian foreign policy.
Diplomatic Rank (2010)
On July 12, 2010, he was granted the distinguished rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.
Diplomatic Missions (1979-2006)
- Embassy of the USSR in Iran (1979-1983)- Embassy of the USSR in Afghanistan (1983-1987)
- Embassy of the Russian Federation in Afghanistan (1991-1992)
- Embassy of the Russian Federation in Pakistan (1992)
