Embassy of India, Kuwait
| Embassy of India, Kuwait | |
|---|---|
| Location | Kuwait |
| Address | Diplomatic Enclave, Arabian Gulf Street, Safat |
| Ambassador | Shri Sunil Jain |
| Website | http://www.indembkwt.org |
The Embassy of India, Kuwait is the diplomatic mission of India in Kuwait.
History
After the independence of Kuwait in June 1961, the Government of India was represented in Kuwait by a Trade commissioner and thereafter by a Consul General which was then upgraded to an embassy in 1962.[1] As per available records, Mr. P.L. Sinai was the Acting Trade Commissioner from November 5, 1961 – December 26, 1961, while Mr. R. Axel Khan was Consul General/Charge D’Affaires from November 12, 1962 – January 29, 1965
The current Indian Ambassador to Kuwait is H.E. Shri. Sunil Jain since Dec 3, 2013 till date.
List of Ambassadors Of India to Kuwait
| Ambassador Name | Tenure |
|---|---|
| H.E. Mr. S.K. Choudhary | October 1968 – January 1971 |
| H.E. Mr. V.A. Kidwai | March 1971 – February 1974 |
| H.E. Mr. R. Axel Khan | April 30, 1974 – January 16, 1977 |
| H.E. Mr. Giteshwar Raj | March 10, 1977 – October 1979 |
| H.E. Mr. S.J.S. Chhatwal | October 1979 – October 1982 |
| H.E. Mr. Prem Shunker | November 1982 – March 1984 |
| H.E. Mr. N.N. Jha | October 1984 – September 1989 |
| H.E. Mr. A.K. Budhiraja | October 1989 – July 1991 (Nov 1990 – Jul 1991 in India) |
| H.E. Mr. Prem Singh | August 1991 – July 1995 |
| H.E. Mr. B.M.C. Nayar | August 1995 - September 1998 |
| H.E. Mr. Prabhu Dayal | September 1998 – December 2001 |
| H.E. Mr. Swashpawan Singh | January 6, 2002 – October 30, 2005 |
| H.E. Mr. M. Ganapathi | January 5, 2006 – August 29, 2008 |
| H.E. Mr. Ajai Malhotra | March 8, 2009 - May 2, 2011 |
| H.E. Mr. Satish C. Mehta | July 24, 2011 - November 21, 2013 |
| H.E. Mr. Sunil Jain | December 3, 2013 - Till Date |