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Gurjit Singh

b. 1958

Indian diplomat

Diplomat Indian Foreign Service
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About Gurjit Singh

Born 1958. Gurjit Singh is an Indian diplomat and indian Foreign Service.

Gurjit Singh is an Indian civil servant of the Indian Foreign Service cadre and a former Indian ambassador to Germany.

Early life and education Ambassador Singh finished his schooling at Mayo College, Ajmer and obtained his bachelor's degree in Politics at the St. Xaviers College, Kolkata. He is a Post Graduate in International Studies from the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

Indian Foreign Service He is a 1980 batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service. He started his career in Diplomacy with a posting in Japan and has since been posted in Sri Lanka, Kenya and Italy.

Positions held Ambassador of India to Germany Ambassador to Indonesia. Also concurrently Ambassador of India to ASEAN and Timor-Leste. Ambassador to Ethiopia and Representative of India to the African Union, UNECA and IGAD. Ambassador to Republic of Djibouti. Deputy Permanent Representative of India to UNEP and UN-HABITAT.

Publications He has authored five books: The Abalone Factor on India-Japan business relations. This book was awarded the Bimal Sanyal Award for Research by an Indian Foreign Service officer. The Injera and the Paratha on India and Ethiopia. Masala Bumbu on India-Indonesia relationship. A comic book called Travels through Time on India-Indonesia relationship. Opportunity Beckons: Adding Momentum to the Indo-German Partnership.

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Mayo College

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Gurjit Singh?

Indian diplomat

When was Gurjit Singh born?

Gurjit Singh was born on 11 March 1958.

What is Gurjit Singh's occupation?

Gurjit Singh is a diplomat and indian Foreign Service.

What nationality is Gurjit Singh?

Gurjit Singh is Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gurjit Singh

· Wikidata: Q25339990

· DBpedia: Gurjit Singh (ambassador)

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