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Talk to a Diplomat: Ms. Nazifa Langaryan, Consul General of Afghanistan

November 7, 2015November 4, 2015 Magdalena SurmaComments Off

Listen as I interview the Honorable Nazifa Langaryan. She is the first ever-female Consul General to serve as the Consulate of Afghanistan in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Langaryan successfully completed a Master’s in Public Administration at California State University as well as a Bachelor’s degree from Kabul University in Afghanistan in Law and Political Science. Ms. Langaryan served as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Afghanistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This is the highest- level position achieved by a female. Ms. Langaryan also served as the Vice-Consul at the Afghanistan Consulate in Los Angeles, California from 2006 until 2010. Some of her prior experience includes Management in the Civil Law Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Consulate Department. Consul General Ms. Langaryan was also a Law Professor at Amahahat Ull-Momeneen University in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Episode with Ms. Nazifa Langaryan, Consul General of Afghanistan
Talk to a Diplomat

Part I: NATO ASSOCIATION OF CANADA

The Honorable Nazifa Langaryan discusses the significance of the Consulate General of Afghanistan.

Episode with Ms. Nazifa Langaryan, Consul General of Afghanistan
Talk to a Diplomat

Part II: NATO ASSOCIATION OF CANADA

The Honorable Nazifa Langaryan discusses the significance of the relationship between Canada and Afghanistan.

Episode with Ms. Nazifa Langaryan, Consul General of Afghanistan
Talk to a Diplomat

Part III: NATO ASSOCIATION OF CANADA

Episode with Ms. Nazifa Langaryan, Consul General of Afghanistan
Talk to a Diplomat

Part IV: NATO ASSOCIATION OF CANADA

Magdalena Surma

Magdalena Surma is currently Canada's NATO Program Contributor and Outreach Coordinator. Former Program Editor of Global Horizons, Magdalena completed a BA in Legal Studies (Honours) and a Masters in Public Service at the University of Waterloo. She also attended Harvard during two summers, where she completed courses in psychology, government, and law. In addition, she successfully completed Harvard Law School’s Executive Education Program in Negotiation and Leadership. Magdalena is currently completing an LLB through University of London’s International Program. She is passionate about law, government, and charitable non-profit organizations. As an avid researcher, she hopes to extend her research to investigate women in security while examining society, culture, and international relations. In addition, Magdalena is also passionate about international business and economy. She is very excited about being involved with various projects at NATO, specifically engaging youth and society about international affairs. Apart from a love of politics, Magdalena enjoys fine art, ballet, and classical music.