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| Sanjay Kumar Verma | |
|---|---|
| High Commissioner of India to Canada | |
| In office 1 November 2022 (2022-11-01) – October 2024 (2024-10) | |
| Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
| Preceded by | Ajay Bisaria |
| Ambassador of India to Japan | |
| In office 1 May 2019 (2019-05-01) – 31 October 2022 (2022-10-31) | |
| Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
| Preceded by | Sujan R. Chinoy |
| Succeeded by | Sibi George |
| Ambassador of India to Sudan | |
| In office August 2015 (2015-08) – February 2013 (2013-02) | |
| Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
| Preceded by | Avanindra Kumar Pandey |
| Succeeded by | Amrit Lugun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1965-07-28) 28 July 1965 (age 59) 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 (born 28 July 1965) 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, and Sudan.
Early life and education
Sanjay Kumar Verma was born in Patna, Bihar, India, on 28 July 1965.
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.
High Commissioner to Canada
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 involved in the Canada–India diplomatic row of 2023. Following Canadian allegations of involvement in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which he denies, Verma was expelled by the Canadian government.
Personal life
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.
- "Expelled Indian high commissioner denies involvement in murder of Sikh leader in Canada". Voice of America. 20 October 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.