Aziz Ahmed Khan had the unique distinction of being Pakistan's Ambassador to Afghanistan and High Commissioner to India concurrently. Both countries are Pakistan's neighbours having significant strategic importance for Pakistan.[1] Before holding this position in India, he was Pakistan's ambassador to Kabul between December 1996 and June 2000, when Taliban held power in Afghanistan.[1]
As a High Commissioner in India from 2003 – 2006, Aziz Ahmed Khan tried to transform and improve the difficult relationship between India and Pakistan during his tenure.[2]
Aziz Ahmed Khan was born to a Pathan family on 16 September 1943.
He is a seasoned career diplomat who had joined the Foreign Service of Pakistan in 1969, and has served in several countries. He spent almost four decades as a member of Foreign Service of Pakistan before retiring.[1]
Post-retirement activities
After his retirement from the Foreign Office, Aziz Ahmed Khan has been involved in Track-II dialogues with diplomats from India and Afghanistan. In addition, he has worked as a consultant at the National Defence University in Islamabad, Pakistan.[1]
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