Shridath Ramphal: Guyanese diplomat (born 1928)
Sir Shridath Surendranath Sonny Ramphal (born 3 October 1928) is a Guyanese politician.
He was the second Commonwealth Secretary-General, from 1975 to 1990. He was the Foreign Minister of Guyana, from 1972 to 1975, and Assistant Attorney General of the West Indies Federation from 1958 to 1962.
Shridath Surendranath Ramphal | |
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श्रीदत्त सुरेंद्रनाथ रामफल | |
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| 2nd Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations | |
| In office 1 July 1975 – 30 June 1990 | |
| Head | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Arnold Smith |
| Succeeded by | Chief Emeka Anyaoku |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guyana | |
| In office 1972–1975 | |
| Prime Minister | Forbes Burnham |
| Preceded by | Forbes Burnham |
| Succeeded by | Frederick Wills |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 October 1928 |
| Nationality | Guyanese |
Ramphal is an Earth Charter International Commission member.
References
Other websites
- "Interview with Sir Shridath Ramphal: Commonwealth Oral History Project". School of Advanced Study, University of London.
- The Ramphal Institute - Official website for the continuation of the work of Sir Shridath Ramphal: promoting good governance, economic development and social justice around the world.
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