H.E.SUNIL JAIN (Indian Ambassador to Kuwait)

H.E.SUNIL JAIN

(Indian Ambassador to Kuwait)

The Simplicity, Sincerity, Humanitarian Approach As Well As The Experience and Skill  of This Top-Notch Diplomat

-by V.B.Ramani  & Dr.Devipriya with NCM

 

SUNILWho can be better qualified  to represent India abroad than a person  who cherishes the principle ‘ Ahimsa Paramo Dharmah ' ( Non-violence is The Highest Duty ) in its widest meaning ?  H.E. Sunil Jain, Indian Ambassador to Kuwait, is guided in thoughts, speech and belief by his staunch belief of non-violence and kindness to all living beings.

The Indian Ambassador has brought a whiff of fresh fragrance of thoughts and outlook to the functioning of the Embassy of India in Kuwait. The multi-faceted personality of the Ambassador becomes evident with each minute as the discussions progressed. 

SUNILAs far as Kuwait is concerned, the Indian ambassadors consider it as a unique opportunity and compete in providing to the needs of the Indian community in Kuwait. The number of staff in the embassy hasn’t changed much from years ago when there were just 3 lakh Indian expats in Kuwait to the current 7.5 lakhs now. The embassy need to meet up the constant demands and needs of the community in Kuwait and is no simple task. Since December 2013, Shri. Sunil Jain has taken up this complex challenge and to advance further the historically close, warm and friendly ties between India and Kuwait.

Hailing from Rajasthan, H.E.Sunil Jain acquired his B.Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering  from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. After a short stint at Larsen & Toubro in India, he followed his heart’s dictate and joined the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) in 1981. He has always been fascinated with the idea of travelling around the world which motivated him to join  the  IFS .

Starting his diplomatic career aborad in Venezuela, H.E.Sunil Jain went on to hold key assignments at Myanmar, Japan, Kazakhastan, USA and Turkmenistan before his current posting  to Kuwait as Indian Ambassador. 

The Foreign Service Programme for Diplomats at Oxford University covering diplomatic practices, global economics, world politics, international law and interaction with members of other diplomatic corps  gave H.E.Sunil Jain a strong foundation for achieving success in his career.  Shri. Sunil Jain also holds a Masters Degree in Public Policy from Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International affairs, Princeton University, USA.

Learning is Strength and is a Continuous Process ’, highlights the veteran diplomat.   “ I have learnt from my seniors, from my predecessors and from others;  from their achievements; from the way the deal with problems; from their success stories.

H.E.Sunil Jain has always been ready to handle any responsibility.  In the true spirit of a career diplomat, he never hesitated to venture into new areas in his career.  When invited by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, New Delhi he readily accepted the posting as the Director General of International Co-operation division and strengthened his knowledge in that field.

SUNILHe was hand-picked for being posted as the Indian Ambassador to Turkmenistan as a person of high caliber expertise and talent was needed to guide the implementation of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project.

While at Headquarters, he has also served as Director in the Prime Minister’s Office; as Director-General of Multilateral Economic Division in the Ministry of External Affairs;

The man who has achieved success in every inch of his career carries no ego and comes through as a simple person keen to help all.  H.E. Sunil Jain seems to exude the concept of   “ Parasparoparaho Jivanam ” ( All life is bound together by mutual support and interdependence ).  For him, life is to be viewed as a gift of togetherness, accommodation and assistance in a universe teeming with interdependent people.

SUNILH.E. Sunil Jain is has a pleasant demeanor and easy way of talking to put anyone at ease.  Despite his wide experience and in-depth knowledge on all subjects, he still listens attentively to understand their point of view.  Perhaps, that is why he is a successful diplomat!!!

He is keen to know from others the needs and expectations of the Indian Community in Kuwait.  He is a skilled administrator and can have actions implemented in a step-by-step approach to achieve the final goal.  After taking over as the Indian Ambassador, he has made the Auditorium at the Indian Embassy available for public functions. 

He has made available to the public, the mobile numbers of key Embassy officials, including his own. He has initiated steps to open an office in Abbasiya to provide consular services to people in that area.  All the staff at the Embassy have imbibed his drive and enthusiasm in further improving the services of the Embassy of India .

H.E.Sunil Jain points out that Indians here  are well-respected for their knowledge, talent and peace loving nature.  However he is distressed that uneducated people in India are still falling prey to agents who promise them foreign jobs etc.,  Under his directions, the  Embassy is adopting an even more facilitative approach to provide Air-tickets to destitute workers / sick people to return to India or to send the mortal remains of  deceased workers etc. Embassy also provides free legal advice to Indian expatriates in need of the same.

The Indian Ambassador wants to enhance the Indo-Kuwait relationship in all aspects.  Improving the trade relationship between the two countries is top on his priorities. Providing multiple-entry visas to Kuwaitis to visit India for medical, tourism or business purposes is one aspect that would see lot of improvement shortly.  The Indian Ambassador is also focusing on assisting Indian Companies to establish business ventures in Kuwait, either on their own or in collaboration with others.

SUNILH.E.Sunil Jain is happily married to Mrs. Gargi Jain, a doctor by profession.  Like her husband, she too has deep commitment to be of assistance  to others and engages herself in a host of of social & community services activity.  The couple have a son ( Mr.Siddarth, Financial Analyst in New York ) and a daughter ( Ms.Malavika,  graduate student in USA ).

The Indian Ambassador can speak Spanish, Russian, French and Japanese languages. When asked about his hobbies, the Indian Ambassador replies with all sincerity “ Service, Service ”.  He does really devote all his time to do things that would make life easier and better for others. “ We all live life day by day;  I pray to God every day before going to sleep – to give me the next day.  I have to use the gift to serve others ”.  He likes mountaineering and enjoys the natural sceneries. Incidentally, he has removed the curtains in his office so that he could always look out at the world and never be out of touch with reality.

The simplicity, sincerity, humanitarian approach as well as the experience and skill  of this top-notch diplomat are reflected in his every word, action and  thought. With such a man as the Indian Ambassador in Kuwait,  both India as well Indians here  can look forward for a peaceful and prosperous future.

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