New Year's address of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia to the UAE, Alexander Efimov

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia to the United Arab Emirates Alexander Efimov on the eve of the New Year addressed Russian citizens and compatriots living and vacationing in the UAE. In particular, he said:

With all my heart I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

I wish that the year 2014 was marked for you by the embodiment of hopes, the implementation of plans, professional and creative growth.

May in the coming year, our joint efforts with you will further strengthen ties with the Motherland, preserve the rich heritage of Russian culture, and remember the glorious pages of the history of our country. Accept, dear friends, the wishes of good health, peace, love and prosperity to you, your family and friends!

Efimov Alexander Vladimirovich

  • Born in 1958
  • In 1980 he graduated from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations. He is fluent in Arabic and English. He has the diplomatic rank of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Envoy of the 2nd class, assigned in July 2007.
  • In the diplomatic service since 1980. He has extensive experience in the central apparatus of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and abroad.
  • In 2004-2008 - Advisor and Envoy of the Embassy of Russia in Jordan.
  • In 2008-2013 - Head of Division, Deputy Director of the Department of the Middle East and North Africa of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia.
  • By Presidential Decree No. 362 of April 16, 2013, he was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the United Arab Emirates.
According to the materials of the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation