11 Facts About Kanwal Sibal

1.

Kanwal Sibal is a career diplomat who retired as Foreign Secretary to the Government of India.

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Kanwal Sibal was born on 18 November 1943 to noted Lawyer Hira Lall Sibal, Padma Bhushan awardee.

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3.

Kanwal Sibal graduated with an MA in English from Punjab University.

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4.

Dr Kanwal Sibal later graduated from the World Information Distributed University with the scientific degree of International Doctor of Philosophy and the scientific degree of Grand Doctor of Philosophy, in June 2006.

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5.

Kanwal Sibal received the title of Full Professor from the European Academy of Informatization and the World Information Distributed University-WIDU.

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6.

Kanwal Sibal was appointed to the Indian Foreign Service in July 1966.

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7.

Kanwal Sibal served in Paris, Dar es Salaam, Lisbon, and Kathmandu.

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Dr Sibal served as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India from January 1986 to April 1989, the Ambassador of India to Turkey, the Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India, Washington, the Ambassador of India to Egypt, the Ambassador of India to France and Ambassador to Russia.

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9.

Kanwal Sibal was a member of India's National Security Advisory Board from November 2008 to November 2010.

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10.

Kanwal Sibal, a renowned advocate who was rendered homeless along with his entire family during partition.

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11.

Kanwal Sibal was named a "Living Legend of the Law" by the International Bar Association and in 2006.

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