UNIS/BIO/1365
28 February 2023
(Based on information provided by the Protocol and Liaison Service)
VIENNA, 28 February (UN Information Service) – The new Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations (Vienna), Li Song, presented his credentials today to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), Ghada Waly.
During his career, Mr. Li has served in various positions, among them:
Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva (2018-2023); Minister, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy in South Africa (2015-2018); Minister Counsellor, Mission of China to the European Union (2012-2014); Counsellor and Deputy Director-General, Department of Arms Control, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2006-2012); Counselor, Permanent Mission to the United Nations (2003-2006); Third Secretary, Deputy Director and Director, Department of Arms Control, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1997-2003); Attaché and Third Secretary, Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva (1995-1997); and Attaché, Department of International Organizations and Conferences, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1992-1995).
Mr. Li is a graduate of China Foreign Affairs University.
He is married and has one daughter.
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