K.c. Singh
Defence and Security
Foreign Service Institute
India
Biography
Amb. KC Singh , joined the Indian diplomatic service in 1974 after obtaining a Masters degree in English Literature and a Bachelors degree in Law. He retired from the service in May 2008, having risen to the post of Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs. Besides serving in different capacities in Indian Posts/Missions in Cairo, New York and Ankara, he served as Deputy Secretary to the President of India (1983-87). He held several senior positions at headquarters including that of Joint Secretary for administration, head of the Consular, Passport and Visa Division and as Spokesman of the Ministry. He was Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (1999-2003) and then to Iran (2003-05). Returning to headquarters he became Additional Secretary (International Organisations) as well as the Co-ordinator for Counter-terrorism. He finally held the post of Secretary (Economic Relations).
Research Interest
Indian foreign policy
