In a notable diplomatic move, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced the appointment of senior Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Deepak Miglani (2006 batch) as India’s next Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan.
Mr. Miglani, who is currently serving as India’s Ambassador to São Tomé and Príncipe, will soon assume charge of his new assignment in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, according to an official MEA statement.
A Distinguished Career in Diplomacy
A career diplomat from the 2006 IFS batch, Mr. Miglani brings with him a wealth of experience spanning diverse regions, including Africa, Central Asia, South Asia, and Eastern Europe. Over nearly two decades, he has held pivotal diplomatic roles and built a reputation for his strategic insights in complex geopolitical environments.
Key Diplomatic Assignments Abroad
Mr. Miglani’s extensive postings include:
Consul General of India, Saint Petersburg, Russia (2018–2021)
Consul General of India, Erbil, Iraq
Consul General of India, Kandahar, Afghanistan
Earlier stints at Indian missions in Kabul (Afghanistan), Bangkok (Thailand), Ashgabat (Turkmenistan), and Beijing (China)
Most recently, he was appointed as Ambassador to São Tomé and Príncipe in December 2023.
Roles at MEA Headquarters
At the MEA in New Delhi, Mr. Miglani has contributed significantly in leadership positions, including:
Director, Passport Seva Programme
Deputy Chief of Protocol (Facilities), 2011–2013
Roles in the External Publicity and Disarmament Divisions
Education and Personal Life
An alumnus of the University of Delhi, Mr. Miglani balances his professional commitments with personal interests in swimming, trekking, and reading. He is married to Seema Miglani, and the couple has two children – a daughter, Vandana, and a son, Aditya.
Strengthening Ties with South Sudan
India and South Sudan enjoy longstanding diplomatic relations, with cooperation in development partnership, healthcare, education, and capacity-building initiatives. With his wide-ranging diplomatic expertise, Mr. Miglani is expected to play a key role in enhancing India’s engagement with Africa’s youngest nation and deepening bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
