Ashok Mirpuri
Ashok K. Mirpuri (born 13 December 1959) is a Singaporean academic and diplomat currently serving as Singapore's Ambassador to the United States since July 2012.[1]
Ashok Mirpuri | |
|---|---|
| Ambassador of Singapore to the United States | |
| Assumed office July 2012 | |
| President | Tony Tan Halimah Yacob |
| Prime Minister | Lee Hsien Loong |
| Preceded by | Chan Heng Chee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 December 1959 Singapore |
| Political party | People's Action Party |
| Alma mater | National University of Singapore University of London |
| Occupation | Academic, diplomat |
Academic career
Mirpuri graduated with a Bachelor of Social Science (Honours, 2nd Class Upper) degree in Political science from the National University of Singapore in 1984. He then received his Master of Arts degree at the University of London in 1992 under a Raffles Scholarship.[2][3]
Diplomatic career
In May 1984, he joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From 1987 to 1991, he was previously posted to the Singapore Embassy in Jakarta as First Secretary.[2][3]
See also
References
- About the Ambassador, Washington, D.C.: Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Press Statements, Transcripts & Photos
- Ashok Kumar
External links
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador CV
| Diplomatic posts | ||
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| Preceded by Chan Heng Chee |
Singapore's ambassador to the United States 2012– |
Incumbent |
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