Sanjay Kumar Verma is a seasoned diplomat with 37 years of experience in the Indian Foreign Service (1988-2025). He has held key ambassadorial and leadership roles including High Commissioner of India to Canada, Ambassador to Japan, Sudan, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands, as well as Consul General in Milan, Italy. He has also served on diplomatic assignments in Hong Kong, Beijing, Hanoi, and Ankara. He currently serves as Chairman of the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) since January 2025.
His distinguished career reflects expertise in strategic diplomacy, multilateral engagement, international trade, counter-terrorism, cyber diplomacy, development cooperation under sanctions, and technological innovation diplomacy.
Ambassador Verma pursued an M.Sc. in Physics from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi and has completed executive training in cybersecurity, e-governance, international business, and WTO agriculture policy. He is recognized for his principled diplomacy anchored in realism, with a strong commitment to advancing India’s global interests through strategic engagement and innovative solutions.