Mahmoud Riad

Mahmoud Riad (Arabic: محمود رياض) (January 8, 1917 – January 25, 1992) was an Egyptian diplomat. He was Egyptian ambassador to United Nations from 1962 to 1964, Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1964 to 1972, and Secretary-General of the League of Arab States from 1972 to 1979.

Mahmoud Riad محمود رياض
3rd Secretary-General of the Arab League
In office 1 June 1972 – March 1979
Preceded by	Abdul Khalek Hassouna
Succeeded by	Chedli Klibi
Personal details
Born	(1917-01-08)January 8, 1917 Qalyubia, Egypt
Died	January 25, 1992(1992-01-25) (aged 75) Cairo, Egypt

Honour

Foreign honour

•  Malaysia : Honorary Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (1965)^[1]