Sanjeev Jain appointed as India's next Ambassador to South Korea
New Delhi, July 6
The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday announced that Sanjeev Jain has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to South Korea.
"Shri Sanjeev Jain (YOA: 2008), presently Ambassador of India to the Republic of Cabo Verde, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Democratic People's Republic of Korea," the MEA said in a press release.
He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
Sanjeev Jain was the first Ambassador of India to Cabo Verde with residence in Cabo Verde.
He has decades of experience in a variety of assignments like parliament affairs, administration, consular affairs, press relations, science and technology cooperation, culture, community matters, trade and commerce, etc.
Jain has also previously served in various positions in Indian Embassies and Consulates in Dubai, Paris, Kandy, Berlin, Tokyo and Osaka.
Before appointment as Ambassador to Cabo Verde, he was serving at the MEA headquarters in the vertical handling countries belonging to the ASEAN group. He has been part of the team organising multilateral conferences, including the BRICS Summit in Goa.
Jain will be succeeding Gourangalal Das, who is currently serving as the Indian Ambassador to South Korea.
India and South Korea established diplomatic relations on 10 December 1973. Consular relations were established in 1962. Both countries formed a "Strategic Partnership" in 2010, which was elevated to a "Special Strategic Partnership" in 2015 during the State Visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Seoul. Both countries commemorated 50 years of diplomatic ties in 2023.
President of South Korea Lee Jae Myung paid a State Visit to India from April 19-21 this year, marking the earliest visit to India by a Korean President after assuming office. President Lee Jae Myung was accompanied by a high-level delegation including Ministers, Senior Officials and leading CEOs of Korean Companies.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Interesting appointment, but I wonder if his experience in small island nations like Cabo Verde directly translates to the complexities of South Korea - a major economic and strategic partner. Hope he gets proper briefing on North Korea issues too.
The India-South Korea relationship has really matured - from 1973 to Special Strategic Partnership in 2015. With Korean companies like Samsung and Hyundai so important to India's economy, this posting requires someone who can manage both cultural diplomacy and trade. All the best, Mr. Jain! 👏
Sanjeev Jain's diverse experience - from consular work to trade and culture - seems well-suited for a bilateral relationship that goes beyond just diplomacy. The Korean wave (Hallyu) and growing investments need someone who understands soft power. Smart move by MEA.
Proud moment for Indian diplomacy! From being first ambassador to Cabo Verde to now South Korea - shows our foreign service rewards talent. Hope he builds on the momentum of President Lee's visit earlier this year. 🇮🇳
Good appointment but I hope our diplomats focus more on boosting trade and tech collaboration with Korea. With China's dominance in manufacturing, Korea is a crucial partner for India's semiconductor and EV goals. Let's see practical outcomes, not just ceremonial visits.
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