Antoine Azzam

Antoine Azzam is an accomplished diplomat currently serving as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary at the Embassy of Lebanon, where since 2018, efforts have focused on strengthening bilateral relations with the Republic of Korea through cultural diplomacy, trade agreements, and initiatives in response to humanitarian crises, including the Beirut Blast and the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, from 2014 to 2017, Antoine Azzam served as the Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the League of Arab States, where critical negotiations and diplomatic engagements addressed regional security and cooperation on humanitarian issues. Azzam's extensive diplomatic career includes various roles at the Embassy of Lebanon, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of Lebanon, and significant participation in United Nations delegations, demonstrating a consistent commitment to fostering international relations and promoting Lebanon's interests globally. Educational qualifications include studies at Harvard Kennedy School and Saint Joseph University of Beirut.