Shafiq Arain was an Indian politician and diplomat who was the Minister of East African Community Affairs. He was married to Goan aristocrat Leana Arain né(e) Godinho. In 1967, he served as Uganda’s Delegate to the UN General Assembly. Later, in 1980, he was appointed Uganda's High Commissioner to London.[1]

Shafiq Arain
High Commissioner of Uganda to the United Kingdom
In office
1981–1983
Prime MinisterMilton Obote
Personal details
NationalityBritish, Ugandan
ChildrenMona Arain Crites, Selma Arain Crawley, Sasha Arain
Alma materSouthampton University
OccupationDiplomat, Politician, Parliamentarian, Government Minister

Early life and career

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Arain was born in 1933 in Nsambya Landis, Kampala

In May 1962, Arain became a member of the Parliament of Uganda.[1]

In 1970, following the coup, he left for exile in London. Following the defeat of Idi Amin’s dictatorial regime, Shafiq became the Ugandan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.

He died on 20 March 2005 in Marbella, Spain.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "WHAT IS STOPPING PRESIDENT MUSEVENI FROM APPOINTING AN INDIAN INTO CABINET | EAST NEWS UG".