Yosef Govrin

Yosef Govrin (born 18 December 1930) is an Israeli Diplomat who served in Israel's Foreign Service between 1953 and 1995. He was Ambassador to Romania (1985-1989).[2] He’s also served as Ambassador to Austria,[3] Slovenia,[4] Slovakia and the United Nations in Vienna.[5]

Yosef Govrin
Personal details
Born (1930-12-18) 18 December 1930
Czernowitz, North Bucovina[1]
OccupationDiplomat

Biography

Govrin is an alumnus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem received his BA, MA and PhD degrees in Contemporary Jewish History and International Relations.[6]

During World War II, he and his mother were deported to Transnistria[1] concentration camp in the Ukraine.[7]

References
  1. Hitron, Hagai. "Among Neighbors, Murderous Hatred". Haaretz. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  2. "Romania". Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  3. "Austria". Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  4. "Slovenia". Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  5. "International Organizations". Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  6. "Amb. (ret.) Dr. Yoseph Govrin". The Harry S. Truman Research Institute. Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  7. Shachan, Avigdor. "Yosef Govrin, Reflections on my Mission as Israel's Ambassador – To Austria, Slovenia and Slovakia". Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. Retrieved 28 May 2020.


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