Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Periasamy Kumaran has been appointed as India’s next High Commissioner to the United Kingdom by the Ministry of External Affairs. He is a senior diplomat with extensive international experience and is currently serving as Secretary (East) in the MEA. Over his distinguished career, he has held key diplomatic positions in Cairo, Tripoli, Brussels, Islamabad, Washington D.C., and Colombo. He has also served as Ambassador to Qatar and High Commissioner to Singapore. His appointment reflects his vast expertise in international relations and diplomacy, making him well-suited for this important role in strengthening India-UK ties.