AT News Report
KABUL: Afghanistan’s Ambassador to the UK, Said Tayeb Jawad has been awarded with the 2019 Diplomat of the year award from Asia and Oceania by his diplomat peers, said Afghanistan Embassy in UK on Tuesday. Shamim Jawad, Jawad’s wife received the award on his behalf.
“My husband was very sorry for not being here, so I would like on his behalf to thank the diplomat magazine and all his colleagues and he is honored and privileged for receiving this award,” she said.
Meanwhile, Said Hashmat Sarwar, media director of the
embassy, said that Jawad received the award because of his efforts in expanding
Afghanistan’s relations with the UK, TOLONews reported.
“For the first time, Said Taib Jawad the Afghan ambassador in UK received the
2019 Diplomat of the year from Asia and Oceania award for his achievements in
expanding Afghanistan and’s relationship with UK,” said Sarwar.
According to Sarwar, last year, the award was presented to the Japan ambassador
in UK.
Diplomat magazine announces annual diploma award for Asia and Pacific in London
every year.
This award is bestowed upon diplomats and ambassadors from Asia and Pacific in
Britain to praise the accomplishments and achievements of receivers.
Jawad previously worked as the Afghan ambassador for USA,
Brazil, Columbia, Argentine and Mexico.
He also served as former President Karzai’s Press Secretary, Chief of Staff and
Director of the Office of International Relations.