K. D. Sharma

Summary

Krishna Dayal Sharma (6 September 1931 – 15 April 2010) was an Indian ambassador to Pakistan. He also served as the Indian High Commissioner in Mauritius, Tanzania and Australia. His final ambassadorial role was as head of mission in Madrid, Spain, from 1985-to 89.

K. D. Sharma
Indian ambassador to Pakistan
In office
1982–1985
Preceded byK S Bajpai
Succeeded byS K Singh
Personal details
Born(1931-09-06)6 September 1931
Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh
Died15 April 2010(2010-04-15) (aged 78)
NationalityIndian
OccupationDiplomat Civil servant IFS

Positions held edit

  • 1970-1971 Head, West Asia & North Africa Division, Ministry of External Affairs.
  • From August 1971 to August 1974 he was High Commissioner to Mauritius
  • From September 1974 to July 1978 he was High Commissioner to Dar es Salaam. Tanzania
  • From June 1980 to June 1982 he was High Commissioner to Canberra, Australia[1][2]
  • 1982-July 1985 Indian High Commissioner to Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • July 1985 Ambassador to Madrid.

References edit

  1. ^ "List of Governors of Rajasthan". mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  2. ^ "Pain drove former ambassador to tragic suicide". thehindu.com. Retrieved 10 June 2016.