Pranay Kumar Verma | |
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_(cropped%5E2).jpg) Pranay in 2024 | |
| Ambassador of India to Belgium and the European Union | |
| Assumed office 10 April 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Saurabh Kumar |
| High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh | |
| In office 22 October 2022 – 09 April 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Vikram Doraiswami |
| Succeeded by | Dinesh Trivedi |
| Ambassador of India to Vietnam | |
| In office 25 July 2019 – 29 July 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Parvathaneni Harish |
| Succeeded by | Sandeep Arya |
| Personal details | |
| Occupation | Indian Foreign Service |
Pranay Kumar Verma is the Ambassador of India to Belgium and the European Union.[1][2] He is the former High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh and Ambassador of India to Vietnam.[3]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Verma did his bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering.[4] He briefly worked at Tata Steel.[4] He did his master's degree at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey in Chinese language.[4]
Diplomatic Career[edit | edit source]
Verma joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1994.[5]
On 25 July 2019, Verma was appointed the Ambassador of India to Vietnam.[4] He was the previous Director General (DG) of the East Asia Division at the Ministry of External Affairs.[6] In April 2026, he appointed as Ambassador of India to European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg.[7]
High Commissioner to Bangladesh[edit | edit source]
Verma was appointed High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh on 29 July 2022.[8] He replaced Vikram Doraiswami.[5] He presented his credentials to President Mohammad Abdul Hamid on 28 October 2022.[9]
During his tenure, the July Uprising occurred in Bangladesh, resulting in the overthrow of the government of Sheikh Hasina. Subsequently, under the interim advisory of Muhammad Yunus, India-Bangladesh relations experienced some strain. Following the 2026 Bangladeshi general election, when Tarique Rahman assumed office as Prime Minister of Bangladesh, efforts were undertaken by Verma, his team, and delegations from India, including S. Jaishankar and Vikram Misri, to restore and strengthen bilateral relations with Bangladesh at a pragmatic and constructive level.[10][11][12][13]
Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union[edit | edit source]
On April 10, 2026, Verma has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union[14].
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Pranay Verma, new Indian High Commissioner arrived Dhaka". www.kalerkantho.com. September 2022. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ↑ "IFS officer Pranay Kumar Verma appointed Indian envoy to Bangladesh". ThePrint. 2022-07-29. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ↑ "Shri Pranay Kumar Verma appointed as new Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka". The Business Standard. 2022-07-29. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Pranay Kumar Verma appointed next Indian envoy to Bangladesh". The Financial Express. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "IFS officer Pranay Verma appointed India's new ambassador to Bangladesh". ThePrint. 2022-07-29. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ↑ "Pranay Kumar Verma appointed new Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh". Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ↑ "The Financial Express | First Financial Daily of Bangladesh". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ "Pranay Verma next Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka, reports say". The Daily Star. 2022-07-12. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ↑ "New Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma presents credentials to President Hamid". New Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma presents credentials to President Hamid. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ↑ "Visit to Dhaka of the External Affairs Minister". Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. 30 December 2025. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
- ↑ "Khaleda Zia's funeral: Jaishankar meets Tarique Rahman in Dhaka, hands over PM Modi's condolence letter". The Hindu. 31 December 2025. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
- ↑ "Bangladesh envoy calls for amicable resolution of sensitive issues between New Delhi, Dhaka". The Hindu. 26 March 2026. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
- ↑ "Is the ice finally breaking in Bangladesh‑India relations?". The Diplomat. March 2026. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
- ↑ "Shri Pranay Verma appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union". Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. 10 April 2026. Retrieved 26 April 2026.