James Barrington (Burmese diplomat)

Maha Thray Sithu James Barrington was a Burmese diplomat.

Maha Thray Sithu James Barrington
Myanmar Ambassador to the United States
In office October 11, 1950 – December 5, 1955
Preceded by	So Nyun
Succeeded by	Win (Burmese diplomat)
Myanmar Ambassador to the Headquarters of the United Nations
In office 1950–1955
Succeeded by	U Thant
Myanmar Ambassador to Canada
In office February 11, 1963 – January 16, 1970
Preceded by	Ohn Sein
Succeeded by	Thakin Chan Tun
Personal details
Born	4 August 1911 Moulmein
Died	31 March 1992 (aged 80) Edmonton, Alberta
Education	1933 matriculated from Government English High School, Maymyo,
Alma mater	1936 B.A. (Hons) University of Rangoon. 1936-38 Oxford University.

Life

• In September 1936 appointed to the Indian Civil Service (British India).
• Up to 1942 he served as administrative officer in the district.
• On independence of Burma he was appointed Permanent Secretary of the Foreign Office (Myanmar).
• From 1950 to 1955 he was ambassador in Washington, D.C. and concurrently Permanent Representative next the Headquarters of the United Nations.[1]
• In April 1956 he was reappointed Permanent Secretary, Foreign Office (Myanmar).
• In May 1961 he became member of the delegation, Geneva Conference on Laos.[2]
• From February 11, 1963 to January 16, 1970 he was Ambassador in Ottawa.[3]

References

1. James Barrington, Permanent Representative of Burma to the United Nations, photographed at a meeting of the Assembly's Political Committee. 04 December 1953
2. People's Literature Committee and House, Who's who in Burma, 1961, p. 13
3. The New York Times, Saturday April 4, 1992, Orbitaries