Yahya Mahmassani
Yahya Mahmassani | |
|---|---|
| Ambassador of Lebanon to Austria | |
| Ambassador of Lebanon to Italy | |
| In office 1992–1996 | |
| Ambassador of Lebanon to Yugoslavia | |
| In office 1982–? | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Yahya Ahmed Mahmassani 1935 (age 88–89) Beirut, Lebanon |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | American University of Beirut |
Yahya Mahmassani (born 1935) is a Lebanese diplomat. In addition to his posts at the United Nations (UN) he served as the ambassador of Lebanon in Yugoslavia, Italy and Austria.
Early life and education
[edit]Mahmassani was born in Beirut in 1935.[1] His father, Ahmed, was a landlord.[1]
Mahmassani graduated from the American University of Beirut.[1] He also received a master's degree in economics.[1]
Career
[edit]Mahmassani is a diplomat by profession and started his career as a first secretary of the Lebanese Embassy at the UN in 1969. The same year he was made the deputy permanent representative of Lebanon to the UN.[1] He was elected as the chair of the United Nations General Assembly's 3rd Committee.[2] He was appointed ambassador of Lebanon to Yugoslavia in 1982.[1] He was the ambassador of Lebanon to Italy between 1992 and 1996 and during the same period he was also the permanent representative of Lebanon to the Food and Agriculture Organization.[1] He also served as the ambassador of Lebanon to Austria.[1]
Mahmassani was the permanent observer of the Arab League at the UN until 2011.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Mahmassani married Hoda Abu Zahr in Beirut in 1975. They have three children, two sons and one daughter.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i Who's Who in Lebanon (19th ed.). Beirut: Publitec Publications. 2007. p. 222. doi:10.1515/9783110945904.218. ISBN 978-3-598-07734-0.
- ^ "Yahya Mahmassani of Lebanon Elected Chairman of Third Committee". UN Digital Library. 19 December 2011. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "SG Farewell call with H.E. Mr Yahya Mahmassani, Permanent Observer of the League of Arab States". United Nations. Retrieved 2 December 2023.