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Veteran Diplomat IFS Sandeep Arya Appointed as India’s Next Ambassador to Bhutan – Details Inside

From Vietnam to Bhutan: Currently India’s Ambassador to Vietnam, Arya brings decades of diplomatic experience to his new role
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New Delhi: In a key diplomatic move, the Government of India has appointed Sandeep Arya, a 1994-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Bhutan, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday.

Arya, who is currently serving as India’s Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, is expected to take up his new assignment in Thimphu shortly.

“Sandeep Arya (IFS:1994), presently Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Bhutan,” the MEA confirmed in its statement.

A Distinguished Diplomatic Career

Sandeep Arya has had a distinguished diplomatic career spanning over three decades, holding several high-level postings both at home and abroad.

He was appointed as India’s Ambassador to Vietnam in October 2022, playing a pivotal role in strengthening India-Vietnam ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework.

From 2019 to 2022, Arya served as Additional Secretary (Disarmament & International Security Affairs) and Joint Secretary (Europe West/AD) at MEA headquarters in New Delhi. He was also High Commissioner to Tanzania and Representative to the East African Community between 2015 and 2019.

Between 1994 and 2015, he served in various capacities at Indian Missions in the Netherlands, Russia, and Ukraine, and held significant roles in different MEA divisions in New Delhi.

Also Read: IFS Ajaneesh Kumar Concurrently Accredited as India’s Next Ambassador to Uruguay

Educational Background and Personal Interests

Born in June 1971 in Kashipur, Sandeep Arya holds a wide-ranging academic portfolio, including:

  • B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
  • M.Tech in Nuclear Engineering
  • M.A. in Economics
  • MBA

He is fluent in Hindi, English, and Russian, and has personal interests in history, international relations, music, yoga, and global developments.

India-Bhutan Ties: A Strategic Relationship

India and Bhutan share a deep-rooted, strategic, and time-tested partnership that spans development cooperation, security, and cultural linkages. Arya’s appointment is seen as a continuation of India’s strong commitment to the Himalayan nation.

His vast experience in diplomacy, security, and regional affairs is expected to further bolster India-Bhutan relations at a time of regional geopolitical shifts.

Also Read: India-Kuwait Ties Deepen: Ambassador Adarsh Swaika Meets Kuwaiti PM to Advance Strategic Goals


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