Roshan Sithara Khan Azard has officially assumed duties as Sri Lanka’s Ambassador-designate to Qatar at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Doha on January 23, making history as the first woman to hold this position.
Ambassador-designate Azard emphasized her commitment to strengthening bilateral ties between Sri Lanka and Qatar, particularly in areas such as trade, investment, and cultural exchange. She also highlighted the importance of fostering stronger people-to-people connections between the two nations.
A seasoned diplomat with over 25 years of experience, Ambassador-designate Azard joined the Sri Lanka Foreign Service in 1998. She has served in various roles within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, most recently as the Additional Secretary for SAARC and Latin America and the Caribbean.
Her extensive diplomatic career includes postings in London, Chennai, Doha, and Ottawa, where she served as Deputy High Commissioner and Acting High Commissioner. Her latest appointment marks a significant milestone for Sri Lankan diplomacy in Qatar.
