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Ahmed Asmat Abdel-Meguid
أحمد عصمت عبد المجيد |
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| 5th Secretary-General of the Arab League | |
| In office 1 June 1991 – 1 June 2001 |
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| Preceded by | Chedli Klibi |
| Succeeded by | Amr Moussa |
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| In office 17 July 1984 – 1 June 1991 |
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| President | Hosni Mubarak |
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| Preceded by | Kamal Hassan Ali |
| Succeeded by | Amr Moussa |
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| Born | 22 March 1923 Cairo, Egypt |
| Died | 21 December 2013 (aged 90) Cairo, Egypt |
| Political party | National Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | Alexandria University University of Paris |
| Profession | Diplomat |
Ahmed Asmat Abdel-Meguid (Arabic: أحمد عصمت عبد المجيد; born March 22, 1923 – died December 21, 2013) was an important Egyptian diplomat. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in talks with other countries. They help keep peace and build good relationships.
Abdel-Meguid served as the Foreign Minister of Egypt from 1984 to 1991. This means he was Egypt's top diplomat, dealing with other nations. After that, he became the Secretary-General of the Arab League. He held this big role from 1991 until 2001. He passed away in Cairo at the age of 90.
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Early Life and Education
Ahmed Asmat Abdel-Meguid was born in Cairo, Egypt, on March 22, 1923. He was a very smart student. He went to Alexandria University in Egypt. There, he studied law and earned his degree.
Later, he continued his studies in France. He attended the University of Paris. This advanced education helped him prepare for a career in international relations. It taught him how to work with people from different cultures.
Serving as Egypt's Foreign Minister
Ahmed Asmat Abdel-Meguid had a long career in diplomacy. He worked for Egypt in many different ways. In 1984, he became the Foreign Minister of Egypt. This is a very important job.
As Foreign Minister, he was in charge of Egypt's relationships with other countries. He would travel to meet leaders and diplomats from around the world. His job was to protect Egypt's interests and promote peace. He served in this role for seven years, until 1991.
Leading the Arab League
After his time as Foreign Minister, Abdel-Meguid took on an even bigger role. In 1991, he became the Secretary-General of the Arab League. The Arab League is a group of countries in the Arab world. They work together on political, economic, and social issues.
As Secretary-General, he was the main leader of this organization. He helped guide discussions and decisions among member states. He worked to solve problems and build cooperation in the region. He held this position for ten years, until 2001. His work helped bring Arab nations closer together.
Later Life
Ahmed Asmat Abdel-Meguid retired from his role at the Arab League in 2001. He had dedicated many years to public service. He worked hard to improve relations between countries. He passed away in Cairo on December 21, 2013. He was 90 years old. His long career left a lasting mark on Egyptian and Arab diplomacy.
