G Balasubramanian Appointed as India's New High Commissioner to Maldives
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | G Balasubramanian appointed as India's new High Commissioner to the Maldives. |
| Predecessor | Munu Mahawar (served since November 2021). |
| Current Role | High Commissioner of India to Nigeria. |
| Educational Background | Post-graduate in Public Administration. |
| Diplomatic Career | - IFS 1998 batch. - Roles in Moscow, Dushanbe, Washington DC, and Bangkok. - Deputy Chief of Mission (Bangkok, Moscow). - Deputy Permanent Representative to UNESCAP. - Desk Officer in Pakistan, Joint Secretary (Europe West & Administration) at MEA. |
| India-Maldives Relations | - Diplomatic relations established in 1965. - Close ethnic, cultural, and economic ties. - Maldives central to India's Neighbourhood First Policy. - India recognized as a net security provider in the region. - Collaboration under SAGAR Vision for stable and prosperous Indian Ocean Region. |