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Hamish MacMaster
Hamish MacMaster is a New Zealand diplomat. He is currently serving as List of ambassadors of New Zealand to Saudi Arabia, New Zealand's ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Early life MacMaster attended St. Andrew's College, Christchurch, St. Andrews College from 1966 until 1979, indicating Years 1 through to 13. Career Pre 2004 MacMaster first joined the public service in 1988 when he attained a job within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (New Zealand), Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. It has been noted that he has been posted to Ankara, and to Riyadh, for minor roles, before 2004. In 2004 MacMaster was the Deputy Director of the Middle East and Africa Division. Ambassador roles MacMaster was announced List of ambassadors of New Zealand to Iran, New Zealand's ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran in 2004. During his time in Tehran, MacMaster was also accredited to Afghanistan and Pakistan. After being recalled from his position as Ambassador to Ir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Honourable
''The Honourable'' (British English) or ''The Honorable'' (American English; see spelling differences) (abbreviation: ''Hon.'', ''Hon'ble'', or variations) is an honorific style that is used as a prefix before the names or titles of certain people, usually with official governmental or diplomatic positions. Use by governments International diplomacy In international diplomatic relations, representatives of foreign states are often styled as ''The Honourable''. Deputy chiefs of mission, , consuls-general and consuls are always given the style. All heads of consular posts, whether they are honorary or career postholders, are accorded the style according to the State Department of the United States. However, the style ''Excellency'' instead of ''The Honourable'' is used for ambassadors and high commissioners. Africa The Congo In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the prefix 'Honourable' or 'Hon.' is used for members of both chambers of the Parliament of the Democratic Repu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |