Permanent Representative of Chile to International Organizations in The Hague
On December 4, 2024, His Excellency Jorge A. Carvajal San Martin formally presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, marking the official commencement of his mandate as Ambassador of Chile to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. In this capacity, he also serves as Chile’s Permanent Representative to the International Organizations accredited in The Hague, reinforcing Chile’s engagement in key multilateral institutions, including the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA).
Ambassador Carvajal brings over three decades of distinguished diplomatic service, having represented Chile in bilateral and multilateral engagements across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. His expertise spans diplomacy, international security, disarmament, multilateral cooperation, and economic diplomacy.
Ambassadorial and Senior Diplomatic Roles
- Ambassador of Chile to the State of Israel (April 2021 – October 2024)
Strengthened Chile-Israel diplomatic ties, fostering cooperation in trade, technology, and innovation while navigating regional complexities. - Deputy Head of Mission – Permanent Mission of Chile to International Organizations in Vienna (October 2019 – April 2021)
Led Chile’s engagement with multilateral institutions such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). - Director of the Middle East and Africa Department – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile (December 2018 – October 2019)
Oversaw Chile’s diplomatic relations with countries in the Middle East and Africa, shaping Chile’s strategic partnerships in the region. - Counsellor, Embassy of Chile in The Hague (2013 – May 2018)
Acted as Alternate Representative of Chile to the OPCW, contributing to global disarmament efforts. - Ambassadorial assignments in Europe, including roles in:
- London, United Kingdom – First Secretary, Embassy of Chile (2007–2011), representing Chile at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
- Stockholm, Sweden – Second Secretary, Embassy of Chile (2000–2005), engaging with the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA).
Throughout his career, Ambassador Carvajal has played a significan role in Chile’s diplomatic engagements, ensuring Chile’s active participation in international organizations and strengthening bilateral ties with key global partners.
Ambassador Carvajal holds a degree in Geography from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (1983). He graduated from the Chilean Diplomatic Academy “Andrés Bello” in 1991 and has pursued numerous specialized courses in diplomacy, international law, and international relations over the years. His academic and professional development includes significant training in the Hague Academy of International Law (1996), the University of Stockholm (2003), and the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2009), among others.
Languagues: German (basic), Spanish (native), English (advanced), French (intermediate) and Dutch (basic).
Ambassador Carvajal is married to Eugenie van Exter, a Dutch national, and they have two children.
