Permanent Representative of Eritrea to the United Nations
In office 23 April 2014 – 5 October 2016
Preceded by
Araya Desta
Succeeded by
Sophia Tesfamariam Yohannes
Eritrean Ambassador to the African Union
In office ?–2014
Succeeded by
Araya Desta
Personal details
Born
10 December 1949 Eritrea
Died
October 6, 2016(2016-10-06) (aged 66) New York, U.S.
Girma Asmerom Tesfai (10 December 1949 – 5 October 2016) was an Eritrean politician, diplomat and football player. He was the ambassador of Eritrea to the United Nations[1] at the time of his death. He also previously served as ambassador to South Africa, the United States of America, the European Union (2006–2011) and African Union.[2][3]
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^"Girma Asmerom". Sudan Tribune. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
^"Girma Asmerom to Become Eritrea's Ambassador to the United Nations". Madote. February 2014. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
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