D. Bala Venkatesh Varma

Diplomat

Indian Hyderabad, India

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Quick Info

ProfessionDiplomat
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth07/10/1961
Age64 years
BirthplaceHyderabad, India

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameDatla Bala Venkatesh Varma
Other NameD.B. Venkatesh Varma

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolHyderabad Public School, Hyderabad
College/University
  • Nizam College, Hyderabad, Telangana
  • Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
Degrees
  • B.A. from Nizam College, Hyderabad, Telangana, India (1982)
  • M.Phil. in International Relations (Disarmament Studies) from the Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, India

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
ReligionHinduism
Zodiac signLibra

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

Children1 Daughter

Career

OverviewD. Bala Venkatesh Varma is a notable former diplomat with a distinguished career in the Indian Foreign Service. He has served in various capacities, notably as the Ambassador of India to Russia and Spain, contributing significantly to international relations, particularly in disarmament and security.
Key Positions
  • 2019-2021: Ambassador of India to Russia
  • 2017-2019: Ambassador of India to Spain
  • Joined the Indian Foreign Service on 16 August 1988
  • Held various posts in the Ministry of External Affairs including Director of Disarmament and International Security Affairs
  • Key member of negotiations during the India-US Civil Nuclear Initiative
Notable Achievements
  • First recipient of the S.K. Singh Award for contributions to the Indian Foreign Service in 2011
  • Worked on global arms control efforts for over 12 years
  • Participated in significant international conferences, including the UN General Assembly and the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Varma served as the third and second secretary at the Embassy of India in Moscow from February 1990 to February 1992.
2. He worked on India's defense and security policies, including nuclear and missile programs.
3. Fluent in Russian, he has delivered lectures at prominent institutions worldwide.
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