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Amb. K.C. Singh
Former Ambassador - United Arab Emirates and Iran
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Areas of Interest Islamic World, Disarmament issues and Counter-Terrorism
Publications

Amb KC Singh is presently working on a book on the crucial period of presidency - the first seven months of 1987 - when President-PM relations were really tested. He also intends to author a book on the turning points in Indian foreign policy. Amb Singh also writes occasional columns for the Outlook magazine as well as op-ed pieces for the New Indian Express .

Background

Amb. KC Singh , joined the Indian diplomatic service in 1974 after obtaining a Masters degree in English Literature and a Bachelors degree in Law. He retired from the service in May 2008, having risen to the post of Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs. Besides serving in different capacities in Indian Posts/Missions in Cairo, New York and Ankara, he served as Deputy Secretary to the President of India (1983-87). He held several senior positions at headquarters including that of Joint Secretary for administration, head of the Consular, Passport and Visa Division and as Spokesman of the Ministry. He was Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (1999-2003) and then to Iran (2003-05). Returning to headquarters he became Additional Secretary (International Organisations) as well as the Co-ordinator for Counter-terrorism. He finally held the post of Secretary (Economic Relations).
 
 

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