Who Is Nagma Mohamed Mallick? 10 Key Facts About India's Ambassador To Poland

Nagma Mohamed Mallick, who currently serves as India's Ambassador to Poland, has had a distinguished career in diplomacy, marked by a series of prominent roles both within India and abroad.

Having joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1991, an impressive resume has been built by Mallick through her work in key diplomatic positions, including postings in Paris, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tunisia, and Brunei.

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Her expertise in managing bilateral relations and her leadership in various diplomatic missions have been recognized, with her continuing to play a crucial role in strengthening India's international presence and fostering global partnerships.

Who Is Nagma Mohamed Mallick? - 10 Facts

Here are 10 key details about her work and personal life:

1. The diplomatic career of Nagma Mohamed Mallick was started in Paris, where work at the Indian Embassy to the French Republic and the Indian Mission to UNESCO was undertaken.

2. Various roles within India were held by her, including Desk Officer in the West Europe Division of the Ministry of External Affairs, and as part of Prime Minister I.K. Gujral's personal staff. The position of the first woman Deputy Chief of Protocol (Ceremonial) was also occupied.

3. Service as First Secretary in Nepal and as Counsellor in Sri Lanka was rendered by her. A return to Delhi was made as Deputy Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs.

4. India's relations with Russia and CIS countries were managed by her as Director in the Eurasia Division.

5. From July 2010 to September 2012, the position of Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy in Thailand was held.

6. From October 2012 to November 2015, the role of Ambassador to Tunisia was undertaken.

7. High Commissioner of India to Brunei Darussalam was served as from December 2015 to December 2018.

8. Leadership of the Policy Planning Division of the Ministry was provided from February 2019 to January 2020, followed by service as Additional Secretary (Africa) until August 2021, overseeing relations with Eastern and Southern African countries.

9. The current role of the Ambassador of India to Poland is being fulfilled.

10. Having joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1991, a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and a Master's degree in Sociology were obtained by Mallick. Fluent in English, French, Hindi, Urdu, and Malayalam, interests in Indian classical dance and music, English literature, fitness, and nutrition are also pursued. She is married with two children.