The Government of India has announced the appointment of Shri Madan Kumar Ghildiyal (YOA: 2007) as the next Ambassador of India to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. He is currently serving as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and will soon assume his new diplomatic responsibilities.
Strengthening India-Timor-Leste Relations
Timor-Leste, a Southeast Asian nation, shares warm diplomatic ties with India. This appointment underscores India’s commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, education, healthcare, and capacity-building initiatives with Timor-Leste.
India and Timor-Leste have been collaborating in various sectors, including:
✅ Development partnerships under India’s ITEC program
✅ Capacity-building initiatives in governance and human resource development
✅ Support in renewable energy and sustainable development
✅ Trade and investment opportunities
India’s Expanding Diplomatic Engagement
The appointment of Shri Ghildiyal is expected to strengthen India’s engagement with Timor-Leste and reinforce India’s Act East Policy and vision for deeper partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.
He is expected to take up his assignment soon and contribute to the advancement of India-Timor-Leste diplomatic and economic relations.