Virander Paul was battling well being points for over one-and-a-half years.
New Delhi:
India’s ambassador to Turkiye Dr Virander Paul, identified for his impactful skilled contribution, died in Delhi on Friday following a protracted sickness.
Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar described Paul’s loss of life as a “nice loss” to the Indian Overseas Service (IFS).
A 1991-batch IFS officer, Paul was battling well being points for over one-and-a-half years and he breathed his final on the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi this night, certainly one of his colleagues mentioned.
“Deeply grieved on the passing away of Virander Paul, our Ambassador in Türkiye,” Mr Jaishankar mentioned on X.
Deeply grieved on the passing away of Virander Paul, our Ambassador in Türkiye.
A terrific loss to the Indian Overseas Service. Have labored intently with him in his many postings. At all times admired his dedication and repair and worth his many contributions.
Deepest condolences to…
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 21, 2024
“A terrific loss to the Indian Overseas Service. Have labored intently with him in his many postings. At all times admired his dedication and repair and worth his many contributions,” he mentioned.
Paul held a medical diploma from AIIMS.
The exterior affairs minister additionally conveyed his “deepest condolences” to Paul’s household.
Paul is survived by his spouse Racheline and two daughters.
“We’re deeply saddened on the premature demise of Ambassador Virander Paul, India’s envoy to Turkiye. A devoted officer, he’ll all the time be remembered for his distinctive human qualities and impactful skilled contribution,” exterior affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal mentioned.
“Our heartfelt condolences to his household. Staff @MEAIndia stands with them on this troublesome hour,” he mentioned on X.
Earlier than arriving in Ankara as ambassador of India to Türkiye within the second half of 2022, he was India’s Excessive Commissioner to Kenya and Ambassador to Somalia.
Previous to that, he served as further secretary within the Ministry of Exterior Affairs, coping with multilateral engagement in India’s neighbourhood.
He additionally had a stint as joint secretary at Sushma Swaraj Institute of Overseas Service, a premier establishment of India for the coaching of Indian and international diplomats.
In his illustrious profession, Paul additionally served as deputy excessive commissioner of India in London (2013-2016), Minister (Press) on the Indian Embassy in Washington (2010-2013), Director within the Prime Minister’s Workplace throughout 2007-2010, and Counsellor (Political) on the Indian Embassy in Moscow from 2003-2007.
He additionally held diplomatic positions within the Indian missions in Almaty, Vladivostok, Rome and St. Petersburg.
Throughout his different earlier stints on the Ministry of Exterior Affairs Headquarters, he served in Europe East and Americas Divisions.
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