New Delhi, India – The Government of India has announced the concurrent accreditation of Shri Raj Kumar Singh (IFS: 1996) as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Honduras, with residence in Guatemala City. Singh, who is presently serving as Ambassador of India to the Republic of Guatemala, is expected to take up his new assignment shortly, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official release.
Raj Kumar Singh assumed charge as Ambassador of India to Guatemala in September 2025, concurrently accredited to El Salvador and Honduras. Born on December 10, 1968, Ambassador Singh holds a Master’s degree in History and an M.Phil. in Chinese Studies.
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According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Singh served as Joint Secretary in the Ministry from May 2023 to August 2025, where he was involved in several important policy initiatives and international engagements. Prior to that, he served as Director in the Ministry of External Affairs from June 2017 to April 2023, contributing to India’s diplomatic efforts across multiple regions.
Earlier in his career, he worked as Under Secretary in the PAI and East Africa Divisions between October 2000 and July 2003, handling crucial assignments related to India’s engagement with Africa and other partner nations.
Raj Kumar Singh joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1996, beginning his diplomatic career as an Officer Trainee at the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi. Over nearly three decades of service, he has developed extensive experience in foreign policy, regional diplomacy, and administrative leadership, representing India in various capacities both at home and abroad.
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