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Born in Dust, Forged in Diplomacy

Born on March 1st, 1971, in the dust-blown landscape of Sindh, Dr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey’s journey is one of resilience. From modest beginnings, he joined the Foreign Service of Pakistan on January 1st, 2001, driven by a vision to elevate his nation's standing on the global stage.

A scholar at heart, he holds a PhD in Economic Diplomacy and an LLM in International Law. His commitment to economic statecraft goes beyond routine diplomacy; he actively champions initiatives for sustainable growth, investment, and trade.

Dr. Sirohey is a specialist in Economic Diplomacy and has served as Director General (Africa Division) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is a passionate advocate for the "Look South" policy, emphasizing partnerships with emerging economies in Africa and the Middle East.

Selected Works (Author of 18 Books)

A Handbook on Economic Diplomacy
The Currency of Influence
Engaging Hearts and Minds
Advanced Perspectives on Global Public Diplomacy

Honors & Accolades

Global Ambassador Award

November 2025

Conferred by the Diplomatic Insight Group (DIG) in Islamabad for exceptional contributions to fostering Pakistan's bilateral and multilateral ties, particularly in economic diplomacy.

Gold Medal of Honor

2024

Awarded by the Governor of Sindh for elevating Pakistan’s global image and his unwavering commitment to public service and educational philanthropy through STARS Academy.

A Legacy of Service

2001 — 2008

The Foundation: Headquarters

Joined the Foreign Service (2001). Served as Desk Officer for Budget & Finance (2002-03), Assistant Chief of Protocol (2003-04), and Desk Officer for OIC Countries (2007-08).

2008 — 2015

Global Missions & Strategic Roles

Served in key diplomatic missions including Nigeria, Yemen, Jeddah, and Baghdad. Held Directorships for Afghanistan (2008), Mission Services (2009), Archives (2014), and Research (2015).

2015 — 2020

Deputy High Commissioner, Brunei

Served as Counsellor and Deputy High Commissioner in Brunei Darussalam, strengthening bilateral ties and cultural exchange in Southeast Asia.

2020 — 2024

Ambassador to Niger

Assumed charge as Ambassador to Niger (Niamey) on Feb 17, 2020. Hosted a historic delegation of Nigerien Rectors in August 2024 to promote academic cooperation.

2025 — Present

Director General & Thought Leader

Serving as Director General (Africa Division) at MOFA. In May 2025, delivered a keynote on "The Currency of Influence" at Aror University, inspiring the next generation of diplomats.