Musa Javed Chohan
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Musa Javed Chohan (b. May 30, 1948 in Pind Dadan Khan
, Pakistan
) is the former High Commissioner
of Pakistan
to Canada
, as well as the former ambassador of Pakistan to France
and Pakistan's permanent representative to UNESCO
from 2001 to 2003. He has previously served as High Commissioner of Pakistan to Malaysia. In view of his efforts to further improve relations between France
and Pakistan
, he was awarded the Ordre National du Mérite
for which he is a Commandeur.
and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
Ambassador Chohan has served as Pakistan's Ambassador Plenipotentiary and Extraordinary to France
(2001–2003) and as High Commissioner to Malaysia (1997–2001). He was also Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO
(2001–2003). Earlier, his assignments have included postings in the Pakistan Missions at Tehran
, Guinea
, Glasgow
and Paris
. He also served in Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations
at New York.
In 1971 he started as an officer of the Foreign Service of Pakistan, he has also worked on various posts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad
. These included assignments like Special Secretary Foreign Affairs (2003–2004), Director General (South Asia), Director General (Americas), Director General (Foreign Minister's Office), Director (Foreign Secretary's Office) and Director (Afghanistan). He was also a participant of the Senior Officers' Course at Pakistan's National Defence College in 1995-1996. Ambassador Chohan has participated in several conferences, seminars, symposia and meetings of the international and regional organisations, including the 40th, 41st and 42nd sessions of the UN General Assembly, UNESCO Executive Council and General Conference, UNFPA, UNDP, NAM
, and the summits and Foreign Ministers' meetings of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) and the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO). Between 2004 and 2006, he oversaw the training of new entrants to the Foreign Service of Pakistan in his capacity as Director General, Foreign Service Academy at Islamabad, Pakistan.
He has published a collection of his poems entitled Barricaded Self, (2007).
, and has three children: Omar Javed Chohan, Usman Waqqas Chohan and Ibrahim Abubakr Chohan.
Pind Dadan Khan (tehsil)
Pind Dadan Khan Tehsil is a subdivision of Jhelum District, Punjab, Pakistan. It is headquartered at the town of Pind Dadan Khan located on the bank of River Jhelum, about 28 kilometres from the M2 motorway....
, Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
) is the former High Commissioner
High Commissioner
High Commissioner is the title of various high-ranking, special executive positions held by a commission of appointment.The English term is also used to render various equivalent titles in other languages.-Bilateral diplomacy:...
of Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
to Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, as well as the former ambassador of Pakistan to France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
and Pakistan's permanent representative to UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
from 2001 to 2003. He has previously served as High Commissioner of Pakistan to Malaysia. In view of his efforts to further improve relations between France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
and Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
, he was awarded the Ordre National du Mérite
Ordre National du Mérite
The Ordre national du Mérite is an Order of State awarded by the President of the French Republic. It was founded on 3 December 1963 by President Charles de Gaulle...
for which he is a Commandeur.
Education
Ambassador Chohan holds Masters degrees in International Relations & Diplomacy; History; English Literature; and Defence and Strategic Studies. He is conversant in English, French, Urdu and Punjabi languages. He is an alumnus of Govt. College, LahoreGovernment College University
Government College University, Lahore is a co-educational public university located on The Mall in Lahore, Pakistan...
and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
Career
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
(2001–2003) and as High Commissioner to Malaysia (1997–2001). He was also Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
(2001–2003). Earlier, his assignments have included postings in the Pakistan Missions at Tehran
Tehran
Tehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
, Guinea
Guinea
Guinea , officially the Republic of Guinea , is a country in West Africa. Formerly known as French Guinea , it is today sometimes called Guinea-Conakry to distinguish it from its neighbour Guinea-Bissau. Guinea is divided into eight administrative regions and subdivided into thirty-three prefectures...
, Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
and Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
. He also served in Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
at New York.
In 1971 he started as an officer of the Foreign Service of Pakistan, he has also worked on various posts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad
Islamabad
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan and the tenth largest city in the country. Located within the Islamabad Capital Territory , the population of the city has grown from 100,000 in 1951 to 1.7 million in 2011...
. These included assignments like Special Secretary Foreign Affairs (2003–2004), Director General (South Asia), Director General (Americas), Director General (Foreign Minister's Office), Director (Foreign Secretary's Office) and Director (Afghanistan). He was also a participant of the Senior Officers' Course at Pakistan's National Defence College in 1995-1996. Ambassador Chohan has participated in several conferences, seminars, symposia and meetings of the international and regional organisations, including the 40th, 41st and 42nd sessions of the UN General Assembly, UNESCO Executive Council and General Conference, UNFPA, UNDP, NAM
Non-Aligned Movement
The Non-Aligned Movement is a group of states considering themselves not aligned formally with or against any major power bloc. As of 2011, the movement had 120 members and 17 observer countries...
, and the summits and Foreign Ministers' meetings of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) and the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO). Between 2004 and 2006, he oversaw the training of new entrants to the Foreign Service of Pakistan in his capacity as Director General, Foreign Service Academy at Islamabad, Pakistan.
He has published a collection of his poems entitled Barricaded Self, (2007).
Family
He is married to Naela ChohanNaela Chohan
Naela Chohan is a Pakistani diplomat and feminist artist. She has been a member of the Board of Governors of the Pakistan Film Censor Board, and of the Board of Directors of the Overseas Employment Corporation of Pakistan, and Inter State Gas System...
, and has three children: Omar Javed Chohan, Usman Waqqas Chohan and Ibrahim Abubakr Chohan.
External links
- Canada-Pakistan Relations through the Afghan Prism Ambassador's Roundtable Conference, Carleton UniversityCarleton UniversityCarleton University is a comprehensive university located in the capital of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. The enabling legislation is The Carleton University Act, 1952, S.O. 1952. Founded as a small college in 1942, Carleton now offers over 65 programs in a diverse range of disciplines. Carleton has...
- Ottawa Citizen Interview Interview defending Pakistan's role in Afghanistan
- Great potential to boost economic ties between Pakistan and Canada Business Recorder Interview
- Pakistan Wants Taliban Negotiations Started Embassy Magazine Interview
- International Herald Tribune Letter to the Editor
- Embassy Magazine Sexy and Savvy Survey
- Taliban Threats Backfire Diplomatic Article
- Pakistan's Well-Being Critical to Afghanistan Embassy Magazine Interview