Bihar-Born Anjani Sinha Takes Charge As US Ambassador To Singapore

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<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>US President Donald Trump has appointed Anjani Sinha, a Bihar-born professional of Indian origin, as the new American Ambassador to Singapore. Sinha arrived in Singapore on Thursday to assume his new diplomatic responsibilities. His appointment highlights Washington&rsquo;s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Singapore in key areas such as technology, energy, </span><span class=”cf0″>defence</span><span class=”cf0″>, and trade. With decades of experience in the United States across medicine and business leadership, Sinha&rsquo;s selection reflects both recognition of his distinguished career and the growing strategic partnership between the two nations.</span></p>
<h2 class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>Bihar-Born Leader Takes On A Global Role</span></h2>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>Anjani Sinha, born in Bihar, earned his medical degree from Mahatma Gandhi Medical College before moving to New Delhi in 1972. There, he gained experience at Safdarjung Hospital, affiliated with Delhi University and the Central Institute of </span><span class=”cf0″>Orthopaedics</span><span class=”cf0″>. Later, he moved to the United States, where he went on to build a distinguished career that bridged medicine and business, earning wide respect for his expertise and leadership.</span></p>
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<h2 class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>A Distinguished Career In Medicine &amp; Business</span></h2>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>Sinha&rsquo;s professional journey has been marked by achievement and excellence across healthcare and enterprise. Known for his skill and innovation, he established several successful medical practices in the US, contributing to the growth of advanced healthcare systems.</span></p>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>He moved to the United States in 1979, completing internships at prestigious institutions such as Mount Sinai Medical Centre and Long Island Jewish Medical Centre, gaining a strong foundation in American medical practice. Later, he </span><span class=”cf0″>specialised</span><span class=”cf0″> in </span><span class=”cf0″>orthopaedic</span><span class=”cf0″> surgery and sports medicine, becoming a </span><span class=”cf0″>recognised</span><span class=”cf0″> expert in his field.</span></p>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>Sinha served as a senior </span><span class=”cf0″>orthopaedic</span><span class=”cf0″> consultant across eight major </span><span class=”cf0″>centres</span><span class=”cf0″> on the East Coast, including New York, and later worked as a senior surgical consultant in Florida. His professional influence extends across healthcare, business, and legal sectors. He is married to Dr </span><span class=”cf0″>Kuntala</span><span class=”cf0″> &ldquo;Kiki&rdquo; Sinha, a retired </span><span class=”cf0″>anaesthesiologist</span><span class=”cf0″> and former NYU faculty member.</span></p>
<h2 class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>Strengthening US-</span><span class=”cf1″>Singapore Ties</span></h2>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf1″>By appointing Anjani Sinha as Ambassador to Singapore, President Trump has entrusted him with the responsibility of advancing one of America&rsquo;s most vital partnerships in Asia. The US Embassy stated that for nearly six decades, cooperation between the two nations has benefited both sides in emerging technology, energy security, law enforcement, and </span><span class=”cf1″>defence</span><span class=”cf1″>. Sinha&rsquo;s new role carries the crucial mandate of deepening these ties further, enhancing collaboration, and promoting the shared vision of prosperity and security between the United States and Singapore.</span></p>
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