Akbar Mirza Khaleeli (b 1936), is a retired Indian diplomat who served as the Indian ambassador to Iran, Italy and High Commissioner to Australia with concurrent accreditation to Vanuatu and Solomon Islands.[1]
Early life and education
editAkbar Khaleeli was born in 1936 in Bengaluru (Bangalore). He was educated at Bishop Cotton Boys' School, Bengaluru and Doveton Corrie Boys’ High School, Chennai before completing BA (Honours) in Economics from Loyola College, Chennai and Bachelor of Law from Madras Law College, Chennai.[2]
He married his maternal first cousin Shakereh Khaleeli in 1965 with whom he has four daughters including Rehane Yavar Dhala.[3]
Diplomatic career
editAkbar Khaleeli entered the Indian foreign service in 1959. He served as the Indian ambassador to Iran from 1980-84, Italy from 1986-90 and High Commissioner to Australia from 1991-95. He also served as a permanent representative of India to the Food and Agricultural Organisation, Rome.[1][citation needed]
During his career in the Ministry of External Affairs from 1959 to 1995, he held multiple posts including Chief of Protocol in 1976, Joint Secretary Haj, Director West Asia and North Africa and charges d'affairs Jordan.[citation needed]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Bangalore, Asia Centre. "Ambassador Akbar M Khaleeli". Asia Centre Bangalore. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ TwoCircles.net (3 September 2011). "Akbar Khaleeli: Tennis champ, a debater with a passion for Persian poetry". TwoCircles.net. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ "Husband Buried Her Alive in a Special Coffin Box He Made for Her. Shakereh Khaleeli Murder Revisited". News18. 28 April 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2024.