Sanjay Kumar Verma
Sanjay Kumar Verma | |
|---|---|
| High Commissioner of India to Canada | |
| In office 1 November 2022 – October 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
| Preceded by | Ajay Bisaria |
| Ambassador of India to Japan | |
| In office 1 May 2019 – 31 October 2022 | |
| Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
| Preceded by | Sujan R. Chinoy |
| Succeeded by | Sibi George |
| Ambassador of India to Sudan | |
| In office August 2015 – February 2013 | |
| Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
| Preceded by | Avanindra Kumar Pandey |
| Succeeded by | Amrit Lugun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 July 1965 Patna, Bihar, India |
| Spouse | Gunjan Verma |
| Education | Master of Science (Political Science) |
| Alma mater | Patna University Indian Institute of Technology |
| Occupation | IFS |
| Profession | Civil Servant |
Sanjay Kumar Verma is an Indian diplomat who was the High Commissioner of India to Canada. He previously served as the former Ambassador of India to Japan and the Marshall Islands [1], and Sudan [2]
Verma is deeply passionate about Information Technology, Artificial intelligence, Cyber Diplomacy, delivery of people-centric services using interactive technologies, guiding and facilitating small businesses and investors [3]
Early life and education
Sanjay Kumar Verma was born in Patna, Bihar, India, in 1965, into a family with roots in public service. His father, a civil engineer, worked for the state government, resulting in Verma's early education across several towns in Bihar, including Patna, Daltonganj, and Latehar.
Career
Early diplomatic career
Verma joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1988 and has served in numerous key diplomatic postings in China, Vietnam, and Turkey. He also served as Consul General of India in Milan, Italy. [4]
High Commissioner to Canada
Sanjay Kumar Verma was India’s High Commissioner to Canada from September 2022 till October 2024. In this role, Verma was responsible for managing and strengthening India-Canada relations, which include overseeing diplomatic, trade, and cultural exchanges between the two countries.
Verma was a key player in the Canada–India diplomatic row of 2023. Following Canadian allegations without proof, the government of India recalled Verma as the Canadian government could not provide adequate security to him [5].
Personal life
Sanjay Kumar Verma is married and has 2 children.
References
- ^ "Former Ambassadors to Japan". Embassy of India, Japan. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ "Former Ambassadors to Sudan". Embassy of India, Khartoum. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ "Sanjay Kumar Verma". ISIC,Japan. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ "Who is Sanjay Verma, Indian High Commissioner in Canada named 'person of interest' by Justin Trudeau-led govt". Livemint.com. 15 October 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ "India's response to diplomatic communication from Canada". Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. Retrieved 2 December 2024.