H.E. Syed Zahid Ali is a Pakistani diplomat, international administrator, and senior academic official with extensive experience in intergovernmental relations, sustainable development diplomacy, and multilateral institutional leadership. He serves as a member of the Oversight Council of EUCLID (Euclid University)—a treaty-based intergovernmental university established under United Nations Treaty Series 49006/49007—and previously held the foundational role of Secretary-General (2008–2020), during which he acted as the treaty depositary.
In these capacities, he provided executive leadership, diplomatic representation, and operational oversight for the institution's global programs, particularly in capacity-building for civil servants, diplomats, and government-sponsored students from participating states.
Key Qualifications in International Administration & Diplomacy
- Founding Secretary-General of EUCLID (2008–2020), appointed and confirmed by participating states; instrumental in transforming the Euclid Consortium into a fully recognized intergovernmental university under UN treaty framework.
- Long-standing Oversight Council Member, contributing to strategic governance, policy development, and high-level decision-making for a multilateral educational institution.
- Secretary-General of the International Organization for Sustainable Development (IOSD) since 2006, where he led initiatives that directly evolved into EUCLID.
- Extensive diplomatic and consular experience, including service with the Honorary Consulate of Cameroon in Karachi (1998–2006), membership in the Diplomatic Affairs Committee of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry, and roles in inter-Islamic diplomacy focused on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states.
- Keynote speaker and representative at high-level international forums, including ministerial meetings of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), ACUNS (Academic Council on the United Nations System), and AUAP (Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific), where he was elected to the Advisory Council.
Professional and Academic Background
Syed Zahid Ali holds a Master's Degree in International Relations from the University of Karachi. His subject specializations include inter-Islamic diplomacy, economic development through international trade, entrepreneurship development, and international project management.
Prior leadership roles include:
- President of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Pakistan.
- Chairman of the Commonwealth C-7 JC Forum of Commonwealth Asia.
- Founding President of the Pakistan Society of International Affairs.
- Head of Mission to Pakistan for the Human Bioethics Treaty Organization (2003–2004).
His decades-long dedication to bridging diplomacy, sustainable development, and higher education has been central to EUCLID's growth as a platform for practical, intergovernmental capacity-building. He is based in Karachi, Pakistan.
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