Hardeep Singh Puri
Profile
Hardeep Singh Puri is an Indian politician and retired diplomat currently serving as the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas. A 1974-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, he held significant diplomatic roles, including Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations and ambassador to Brazil. Since joining the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2014, he has held various cabinet positions, including Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs. He is also a published author known for his expertise in international security and diplomacy.
Details
- Born
- 1952-02-15 · 74 years old
- Birth place
- Daryaganj, Delhi, India
- Education
- Hindu College, Delhi University
- Career
- Indian Foreign Service officer, diplomat, senior advisor at International Peace Institute
