AMRAN Mohamed Zin is the new secretary-general of the Foreign Ministry effective today, chief secretary to the government Mohd Zuki Ali said.

He replaces Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob, whose service contract expired on May 31.

Prior to the new appointment, Amran was the deputy secretary-general of bilateral relations at the ministry. 

Zuki, in a statement today, said the appointment of Amran, 55, was based on his qualifications and extensive experience in the field of international relations and foreign affairs.

“I believe that with his experience, knowledge, and credibility, he is able to realise the ministry’s mission in formulating and implementing foreign policy as well as advancing and protecting Malaysia’s interests through dynamic and proactive diplomacy,” he said.

Amran, who has been in the civil service for more than 27 years, was Malaysia’s permanent representative at the United Nations in Geneva. He was also the Malaysian ambassador to Turkey. – Bernama, June 9, 2022.