Carmela Shamir Explained

Carmela Shamir was the first female Israeli ambassador to Uzbekistan.[1] In 2021, she was named Consul General to Munich, Germany, [2]

Diplomatic career

Carmela Shamir was Israel's ambassador to Uzbekistan from 2013 until 2017.[3] Her deputy ambassador, Hagit Mualem, was also a woman.[4]

Before serving as ambassador she was deputy director of the North American department[5] at Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.[6]

See also

References

  1. News: Kalman . Aaron . Israel names first female ambassador to Muslim country . 1 June 2020 . The Times of Israel . June 24, 2013.
  2. News: Harkov . Lahav . Meet the 36 new ambassadors approved to new posts around the world . 26 August 2022 . The Jerusalem Post . June 20, 2021.
  3. Web site: Uzbekistan . Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs . 1 June 2020.
  4. News: Eichner . Itamar . Woman to serve as Israeli ambassador in Muslim country . 1 June 2020 . YNet . June 24, 2013.
  5. News: Kirshner . Sheldon . CANADA UNDERSTANDS ISRAEL'S CHALLENGES, DIPLOMAT SAYS . 1 June 2020 . The Canadian Jewish News . April 16, 2008.
  6. News: Ross . Oakland . Shifting towards Israel? . 1 June 2020 . The Star . March 17, 2008.