Wednesday, February 2nd

Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu told us about India, a large country in South Asia which plays an increasingly important role in the region and the world.  Ambassador Singh Sandhu has been India’s Ambassador to the United States since February 2020. He is one of the most experienced Indian diplomats on US affairs, having served in the Indian Mission in Washington DC twice earlier. He has also been at the Permanent Mission of India to United Nations, New York from July 2005 to February 2009.

Prior to his current assignment in Washington DC, Ambassador Sandhu was High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka from January 2017 to January 2020. He has also served in Germany, the Soviet Union and Ukraine. Ambassador Sandhu has worked in the Ministry of External Affairs in various capacities: as Joint Secretary (United Nations) from March 2009 to August 2011; and later as Joint Secretary (Administration) heading the Human Resource Division.

Ambassador Sandhu graduated with History Honors from St. Stephens’ College, Delhi. He pursued a Masters’ Degree in International Relations at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Ambassador Sandhu and Mrs. Reenat Sandhu (who is also a serving Indian diplomat) have two children. His interests include books, movies and outdoor sports.

Because of the current situation of the pandemic, the International Club asks everyone to show proof of being vaccinated and boosted at the registration desk for the dinner. The Club requires social distancing and wearing masks except when eating or drinking and appreciates your cooperation.

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