Former Indian Diplomat, Author, Toastmaster and West Asia Observer

Dr. Ausaf Sayeed

Ambassador Dr. Ausaf Sayeed (b.September 18, 1963) is a former career Indian diplomat belonging to the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) of the 1989 Batch. He served as Secretary to Government of India in the Ministry of External Affairs.

As Secretary (CPV & OIA) he was responsible for all matters pertaining to Consular, Passport, Visas, Overseas Emigration, and NRI & Overseas Indian Affairs, besides affairs of GCC and WANA countries.

He also served as Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia and Yemen, High Commissionerof India to Seychelles, and Consul General of India in Chicago and Jeddah, besides holding various diplomatic assignments in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Denmark.

During his nearly 34 years of diplomatic service, Dr. Sayeed has represented India’s interests in political, economic, consular and cultural realms and fostered friendly relationships with nations around the world.

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My Journey

Dr. Ausaf Sayeed has handled different areas of work in his nearly 34 years of diplomatic service, including political, economic, consular and cultural work, and Hajj management.

Dr. Ausaf Sayeed holds a Master of Science and a Ph.D. in Geology from the Osmania University in Hyderabad, India, and an Advanced Diploma in Arabic from the American University in Cairo. He is a Competent Toastmaster (CTM) and recipient of the Shri Y.G.K.Murthy Gold Medal from Osmania University, Hyderabad. The prestigious Yoga Mithra Award was also conferred on him by the S-Vyasa University for his efforts to promote Yoga in Saudi Arabia.

Delhi, India

Secretary (CPV & OIA)

Ministry of External Affairs

2022 – 2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Ambassador of India

2019 – 2022

Mahe, Seychelles

High Commissioner of India

2017 – 2019

Chicago, USA

Consul General of India

2013 – 2017

Sanaa, Yemen

Ambassador of India

2010 – 2013

Years in Service

Countries Worked in

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Gallery

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Indian Art & Culture

Trends In Indian Culture And Heritage

Trends in Objective Geology

Kulliyat-e-Awaz Sayeed

Latest Blogs and Articles

Diplomacy must set the terms in West Asia

The escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has entered a dangerous phase with the launch of “limited, localised and targeted ground raids” by the Israeli Defence Forces against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, the first since the full-blown war between...

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Fighting Hunger – Building Hope

Mayor’s Ramadan Unity Dinner“Fighting Hunger – Building Hope” Friday, September 5th, 2014 Keynote Address by Dr Ausaf Sayeed, Consul General of India, Chicago   Hon'ble Mayors Virg Bernero and Nathan Triplett, Distinguished Guests, Ladies & Gentlemen, Good...

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Kamaran Island — Transit for Indian Hajj Pilgrims in the past

Kamaran Island — Transit for Indian Hajj Pilgrims in the past

Kamaran or the ‘Island of two Moons’ is considered the largest shelf-island in the Red Sea. It was first mentioned in the “History of World Ports” in 525 A.D. Kamaran has been occupied by various foreign powers during its history, which include Ethiopians, Mamaluks, Persians, Portuguese, Turks and the British.

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In my Op-ed ‘Truce to peace, the challenge in Gaza’ published in today’s @htTweets I argue that to translate the temporary truce offered by the ceasefire deal into lasting peace and stability in the region, sustained international engagement and goodwill from all parties,…

I am pleased to share that my new book, '#Indian #Art and #Culture –– A Journey through Time & Tradition', has been published by Har-Anand Publications Pvt. Ltd. The book is in Hardcover and comprises 536 pages. The book is available on #Amazon at the following link:…

I would like to share my opinion piece in today's @htTweets on the contours of India's relationship with #GCC countries, particularly #SaudiArabia, #UAE, and #Oman, in the changing geopolitical landscape of the #MiddleEast.

#Opinion | "The changing geopolitical landscape, marked by a perceived US rebalancing, #Russia’s setbacks in #Syria, and a weakened Iran juxtaposed with a strengthened #Israel, offers new opportunities for #India-GCC strategic partnership"



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