Hyderabad

veteran diplomat Syed Akbaruddin, who made his mark as India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 2016 to 2020, has joined Kautilya School of Public Policy, Hyderabad.

A statement issued by the school said that the former diplomat and Indian ambassador has joined the institution as dean.

Syed Akbaruddin also made the announcement on Twitter:

He said,“Excited to make a new beginning with Kautilya School of Policy. I look forward to being a part of an environment that enables students to better understand the processes, programs and politics of public policy in a globalized world.”

Sridhar Pubbisetti, founding director of the institute, said, “He has led India's participation in many multilateral fora and contributed immensely to India's growing recognition in the world and there are many valuable lessons for our students in his journey."

Syed Akbaruddin also served as the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs of India from 2011 to 2015