Arif Lalani becomes Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Arif Lalani (BA [International Relations], University of British Columbia, 1989) joined the Department of External Affairs and International Trade in 1991. He has since served abroad in Ankara (with accreditation to Georgia and Azerbaijan), New York (at the United Nations as an Alternate Permanent Representative to the Security Council), and most recently in Washington, D.C. In Ottawa, assignments have included work in the Office of the Senior Advisor for the Middle East Peace Process and as Coordinator for the Balkans in the Southern Europe Division. In 2003, he was appointed Director, South Asia Division, which includes responsibility for Canada’s engagement in Afghanistan. He currently serves as Acting Director General, Asia South and Pacific Bureau. Mr. Lalani is a recipient of the Minister’s Award for Excellence for his work with the UN Security Council and of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal for outstanding service to Canada and Canadians. He will be accompanied by Katie Naumai Kerr. Arif Lalani succeeds John Holmes.
Publication date: June 16, 2006
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