James Barrington (diplomat)

Maha Thray Sithu James Barrington was a Burmese diplomat.

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.
 * In April 1956 he was reappointed Permanent Secretary, Foreign Office (Myanmar).
 * In May 1961 he became member of the delegation, Geneva Conference on Laos.
 * From February 11, 1963 to January 16, 1970 he was Ambassador in Ottawa.