Shaida Mohammad Abdali


Shaida Mohammad Abdali, born on 8 November 1978 in Kandahar, was the Afghan Ambassador to India.

Early life and education

He was born on 8 November 1978 in Kandahar.
He has M.A. in Strategic Security Studies from the National Defense University, and a PhD from the Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Career

He was also the non-resident Ambassador of Afghanistan to Bhutan, Maldives and Nepal. He was previously nominated by President Hamid Karzai to serve as the Deputy National Security Advisor and Special Assistant to the former President of Afghanistan. Ambassador Abdali provided the President with policy and oversight advice on national security issues. Now he is fully active in Afghan politics.

Personal life

He is married and has four children.