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India has expanded its diplomatic footprint in Central America with Ambassador Raj Kumar Singh taking on additional responsibilities. The seasoned diplomat will now represent India in both Guatemala and Honduras while maintaining his residence in Guatemala City. Singh brings extensive experience from his previous roles as Joint Secretary and Director at the Ministry of External Affairs. His academic background in Chinese Studies and History positions him well for strengthening India's ties in the region.

Key Points: Raj Kumar Singh Named India Ambassador to Honduras

  • Ambassador Singh will serve both Guatemala and Honduras from Guatemala City residence
  • The 1996 IFS batch officer holds M.Phil in Chinese Studies and MA in History
  • He previously served as Joint Secretary at MEA from 2023 to 2025
  • Singh's career includes director roles and East Africa division experience
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India's Ambassador to Guatemala Raj Kumar Singh concurrently accredited to Honduras

India's Ambassador to Guatemala Raj Kumar Singh concurrently accredited as Ambassador to Honduras, expanding diplomatic presence in Central America with residence in Guatemala City.

"Raj Kumar Singh... has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Honduras - Ministry of External Affairs"

New Delhi, October 10

Raj Kumar Singh, India's Ambassador to the Republic of Guatemala, a 1996 batch member of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Honduras.

"Raj Kumar Singh (IFS: 1996), presently Ambassador of India to the Republic of Guatemala, has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Honduras, with residence in Guatemala City. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a release.

Singh assumed charge as Ambassador of India to Guatemala, concurrently accredited to El Salvador and Honduras, in September 2025. Born on December 10 1968, Ambassador Singh holds a Master's degree in History and an M.Phil. in Chinese Studies.

According to MEA, Ambassador Singh served as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi, from May 2023 to August 2025.

Earlier, he served as Director in the Ministry of External Affairs from June 2017 to April 2023 and had also worked as Under Secretary in the PAI and East Africa Divisions between October 2000 and July 2003. He began his career in the Indian Foreign Service in 1996 as an Officer Trainee at the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Smart move by MEA. Having one ambassador handle multiple countries saves resources while maintaining diplomatic presence. Hope this leads to more trade opportunities for Indian businesses in these regions.
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Arjun K
Ambassador Singh's background in Chinese studies is particularly interesting given the geopolitical competition in Latin America. Hope he can strengthen India's position there. Wishing him all the best! 🙏
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the diplomatic expansion, I wonder if having one ambassador for three countries might spread our diplomatic resources too thin. Each country deserves dedicated attention for meaningful partnerships.
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Karthik V
Excellent! More Indian ambassadors in Latin America means better support for our students and business community there. Hope we see more cultural exchanges and educational partnerships coming from this.
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Michael C
Impressive career trajectory! From Under Secretary to handling multiple ambassadorial roles. This shows the quality of our IFS officers. India's soft power is definitely growing globally.

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