UNIS/BIO/1371
2 June 2023
(Based on information provided by the Protocol and Liaison Service)
VIENNA, 2 June (UN Information Service) – The new Permanent Representative of Algeria to the United Nations (Vienna), Larbi Latroch, presented his credentials today to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), Ghada Waly.
During his career, Mr. Latroch has served in various capacities, among them:
Advisor to the Presidency of the Republic (2022-present); Director General of Protocol, Foreign Ministry (2020-2021); Ambassador to Angola, Sao Tome and Principe with residence in Luanda, Angola (2014-2020); Director of Human Resources, Foreign Ministry (2009-2014); General Consul in Istanbul, Türkiye (2004-2009); Deputy Director of Sustainable Development, General Directorate of Multilateral Relations, Foreign Ministry (2003-2004); Minister Counsellor, Embassy in Berlin, Germany (1999-2003); Deputy Director of Communication, Deputy Spokesperson, Foreign Ministry (1995-1999); Head of Office of sub-regional Organizations, General Directorate Africa, Foreign Ministry (1994-1995); Counsellor, Embassy in Maputo, Mozambique (1990-1994) and Secretary, General Directorate Europe, Foreign Ministry (1986-1990).
Mr. Latroch is married and has four children.
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