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‘Let’s not be daunted by US’

Reported by The Statesman 17 Oct 2026, 8:27 am IST 1 min read

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Talmiz Ahmad is a distinguished former Indian diplomat who served in key assignments across West Asia, including as Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Oman and the UAE.

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Section: India
First reported by: The Statesman
Reporter: statesman news service
Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026, 8:27 am IST
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