Seasoned diplomat Vipul appointed India's next ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Vipul has been appointed as India's next ambassador to Saudi Arabia, a position considered vital due to the region's geopolitical dynamics. He is a seasoned diplomat with extensive experience in various international roles. The Ministry of External Affairs announced that he is expected to assume his new role shortly.
- ▪Vipul is a 1998-batch Indian Foreign Service officer.
- ▪He has served in multiple Indian Missions, including in Cairo, Colombo, Geneva, and Dubai.
- ▪Prior to this appointment, he was the Indian ambassador to Qatar since August 2023.
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Seasoned diplomat Vipul was appointed on Tuesday (June 2, 2026) as India's next ambassador to Saudi Arabia, widely seen as a crucial posting given the Gulf nation's growing influence and the volatile geopolitical crisis in West Asia.Mr. Vipul, a 1998-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, is currently serving as Indian ambassador to Qatar."He is expected to take up the assignment shortly," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.Mr. Vipul has served in Indian Missions in Cairo, Colombo, Geneva, and Dubai.In his diplomatic career, he has dealt with diverse areas, including political and commercial relations, development, disarmament, international security and media.Mr.
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