New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on November 2, 2026, announced the appointment of senior diplomat Inbasekar Sundaramurthi (IFS: 2004) as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Senegal.
Sundaramurthi is currently serving as the Consul General of India at the Consulate General of India in Barcelona, Spain. He is expected to take up his new assignment in Senegal shortly.
With more than two decades of experience in the Indian Foreign Service, Sundaramurthi has served in several Indian diplomatic missions abroad and handled important responsibilities at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) headquarters in New Delhi.
Who Is Inbasekar Sundaramurthi?
Inbasekar Sundaramurthi is a 2004-batch Indian Foreign Service officer who has represented India in several countries, including France, Côte d’Ivoire, Pakistan, Belgium and the Russian Federation.
Before his current assignment in Barcelona, he served as India’s High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. His diplomatic experience spans bilateral relations, international cooperation and work across various geographical divisions of the MEA.
Born on February 15, 1978, in Tamil Nadu, Sundaramurthi joined the Indian Foreign Service on September 13, 2004.
Education and Early Background
Sundaramurthi holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Industrial Biotechnology. His academic background in the field preceded his entry into the Indian Foreign Service, where he went on to build a career in diplomacy and international relations.
He is fluent in French, English, Hindi and Tamil.
Diplomatic Career and International Postings
During his diplomatic career, Sundaramurthi has served in Indian missions across Europe, Africa and Asia. His overseas assignments include France, Côte d’Ivoire, Pakistan, Belgium and the Russian Federation.
During his tenure in Russia, he served as Counsellor for Economic, Commercial and Trade matters, handling responsibilities connected with India’s economic and commercial engagement.
At the MEA headquarters in New Delhi, he has worked in several important divisions, including the Americas Division, Conference Cell, Southern Division and Indo-Pacific Division. These assignments provided him with experience in different geographical and functional areas of India’s foreign policy.
Served as High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands
Before taking charge in Barcelona, Sundaramurthi served as India’s High Commissioner to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
These assignments gave him experience in managing India’s diplomatic relations with countries in the Pacific region.
Appointed First Consul General of India in Barcelona
In August 2024, Sundaramurthi took charge as the Consul General of India in Barcelona, Spain. He became the first Consul General at the newly established Consulate General of India in the city.
His assignment involved representing India’s interests and strengthening engagement with Spain, particularly in the consular and diplomatic spheres.
He is currently serving in this position and will now move to Senegal for his next diplomatic assignment.
Personal Life
Sundaramurthi is married to Pooja, and the couple has a son and a daughter. He speaks four languages—French, English, Hindi and Tamil.
With his appointment as Ambassador to Senegal, the 2004-batch IFS officer is set to take on another important diplomatic responsibility, drawing on his experience across multiple Indian missions and MEA divisions.
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