Razali Ismail

Background

Ismail, Razali was born in 1939 in Kenda, Malaysia, WORLD0.

Education

Doctor of Laws (honorary), National University Malaysia, 1993.

Career

With ministry foreign affairs, Government Malaysia, New Delhi, 1963-1964; with ministry foreign affairs, Government Malaysia, Madras, India, 1964-1966; with ministry foreign affairs, Government Malaysia, Paris, 1966-1968; with ministry foreign affairs, Government Malaysia, London, 1970-1972; with ministry foreign affairs, Government Malaysia, Vientiane, Laos, 1974-1976; ambassador to Poland, German Democratic Republican, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Government Malaysia, 1978-1982; ambassador to India, Government Malaysia, 1982-1985; deputy secretary-general in charge of political affairs, Government Malaysia, 1985-1988; permanent representative to United Nations, Government Malaysia, New York City, 1988-1998. Vice president Economics and Social Council, 1991. Coordinator non-aligned movement revitalization of United Nations General Assembly, coordinator human rights issues.

Chairman Malaysian delegate numerous United Nations conferences. Member contact group Bosnia-Herzegovina. Adjunct Professor international studies Michigan State University.

Consultant group on internat.agrl. research World Bank. Participant discussions numerous university and organizations.

Achievements

• Razali Ismail has been listed as a noteworthy diplomat by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Group of 77, coordinator restructuring Global Environmental Facility. Board of directors International Peace Academy, 1989-1990, steering committee research project onpeacemaking and peacekeeping. Member Explorer's Club, New York City.

Connections

Married; 3 children.