Solan, March 16
Ambassador Sanjiv Arora, who also served as Secretary in Ministry of External Affairs, has joined as Chief Advisor, International Affairs and Distinguished Professor in the Faculty of Management Sciences at Shoolini University.
Ambassador Arora joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1984 and served in various capacities in New Delhi and abroad, starting with his first posting in Egypt. He also had the privilege of being a member of Government of India’s Group of Secretaries on Governance issues.
During his long career, Ambassador Arora has practiced diplomacy in various forms and manifestations.
Welcoming him, Vice Chancellor Prof Atul Khosla said the university was privileged to be associated with Ambassador Arora. He said his association with the university would prove to be highly beneficial for the students and faculty members who will learn from his vast experience.
Among his many assignments, Ambassador Arora served as Acting Consul General during the Gulf War, longest serving Commercial Representative in Germany, Consul General in USA with responsibilities spanning Texas and eight other States, longest serving Ambassador to Qatar, Ambassador to Lebanon and finally, as Secretary in MEA.
He has also been actively involved in multilateral diplomacy, having served as Head of United Nations (Political) Division in MEA for nearly 4 years.
At the end of his tenure to Qatar, HH The Emir of Qatar honoured Ambassador Sanjiv Arora with ‘Sash of Merit’ for his contribution to enhancing bilateral ties.
After having topped both in Pre-Engg and BA (Hons) from Panjab University, followed by MBA from the same university, Mr Arora served in the corporate sector and RBI before joining the IFS.
