Amb Sibi George, Secretary (West), Bharat- India

Former Amb to Japan, Switzerland, The Holy See, Lichtenstein, Kuwait and RMI. Also served in Riyadh, Tehran, Islamabad, Washington DC, Doha and Cairo.

[Raisina Dialogue @raisinadialogue]

#RaisinaDialogue2026 | India-EU, the new pole

As #India and the #EuropeanUnion deepen ties in a multipolar world, how can cooperation on maritime security, green transitions, and digital sovereignty shape a more autonomous global order?

Watch @AmbSibiGeorge on the India-#EU partnership, strategic alignment, and building influence beyond third-party frameworks.

@MEAIndia
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[Randhir Jaiswal @MEAIndia]

14th Round of 🇮🇳-🇬🇷 Foreign Office Consultations were held in New Delhi on 05 June 2026, co-chaired by @AmbSibiGeorge, Secretary (West) and Ambassador Andreas Fryganas, Director General for Political Affairs, @GreeceMFA.

Both sides reviewed the entire gamut of the bilateral relations with focus on political and defence relations, trade and investment, cultural and people-to-people cooperation, which will further strengthen the strategic partnership between 🇮🇳 & 🇬🇷.

The two sides reiterated their commitment to fight against cross-border terrorism.

They also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

[Randhir Jaiswal @MEAIndia]

Secretary (West) @AmbSibiGeorge addressed the closing session of the India-EU TTC Business Forum held today in Delhi, highlighting the strategic depth of 🇮🇳 🇪🇺 ties and growing cooperation in trade, investment and innovation-led technology partnership.

[Randhir Jaiswal @MEAIndia]

Secretary (West) @AmbSibiGeorge received credentials from Ms.Shoko Ishikawa as Country Representative of the United Nations Women in India. Secretary (West) wished her a successful tenure in India.

[Randhir Jaiswal @MEAIndia]

Secretary (West) @AmbSibiGeorge represented India at the National Day reception of Norway as the Chief Guest.

He highlighted 🇮🇳 - 🇳🇴 multifaceted and vibrant partnership marked by robust high-level engagements and encompassing diverse areas of trade & investment, blue economy, climate action, renewables, Arctic research, Space and culture.

On the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, Secretary (West) emphasized India's zero tolerance towards cross-border terrorism and appreciated Norway's partnership in the fight against terrorism.

[Sidhant Sibal @sidhant]

30,000 Indians call Norway home, says Secretary West @AmbSibiGeorge at Norway National Day

[Sidhant Sibal @sidhant]

We have zero tolerance towards terrorism, cross-border terrorism says Secy West @AmbSibiGeorge on one year anniversary of Operation Sindoor. Address at Norway National day in Delhi

[Randhir Jaiswal @MEAIndia]

Secretary (West) @AmbSibiGeorge had a productive meeting with @UN_PGA Ms. Annalena Baerbock on diverse issues, including peace and security, development, reformed multilateralism and the global fight against terrorism.

[Randhir Jaiswal @MEAIndia]

Secretary (West) @AmbSibiGeorge met Mr. Alexandre Zouev, Acting Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism, and discussed India’s strong cooperation with @UN_OCT in countering the threat of terrorism.

[Randhir Jaiswal @MEAIndia]

Secretary (West) @AmbSibiGeorge participated in Interactive Dialogues convened by @UN_PGA, as part of the selection process for the new UN Secretary‑General.

Secretary (West) engaged with candidates on their vision for the @UN as well as on issues of interest to India.

[Randhir Jaiswal @MEAIndia]

Secretary (West) @AmbSibiGeorge called on Secretary-General Mr. Antonio Guterres of @UN.

Secretary (West) underscored India’s strong commitment to multilateralism.

Both exchanged views on UN reforms and imparting greater voice to the Global South, which India has consistently championed including through initiatives such as India-UN Development Partnership Fund.

[India at UN, NY @IndiaUNNewYork]

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Secretary (West) @MEAIndia, @AmbSibiGeorge commenced his official visit by paying floral tributes at the Mahatma Gandhi bust in the @UN.

@AmbSibiGeorge will have a series of engagements and interactions during the visit.

[Lok Niwas Delhi 🇮🇳 @LokNiwasDelhi]

Ambassador Sibi George, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs, GoI, called on Hon’ble @LtGovDelhi, Sardar @SandhuTaranjitS at Lok Niwas today.

[Randhir Jaiswal @MEAIndia]

Secretary (West) @AmbSibiGeorge called on Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Jeyhun Bayramov. They reviewed bilateral ties and exchanged views on regional and global matters of common interest.

The 6th round of India-Azerbaijan Foreign Office Consultations was also held in Baku, co-chaired by Secretary (West) and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Elnur Mammadov. They comprehensively reviewed the current state of bilateral relations covering areas of mutual interest. The issues discussed included trade, technology, tourism, pharmaceuticals, culture, people to people relations and fight against cross border terrorism.

Secretary (West) also met with Mr. Hikmet Hajiyev, Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of Azerbaijan

[High Commission of India, Malta @IndiainMalta]

As part of the Foreign Office Consultations in Malta, Secretary (West) @AmbSibiGeorge visited Muza, the National Community Art Museum and the Upper Barrakka Gardens, along with Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Tourism @chriscutajar.

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[ORF @orfonline]

#RaisinaDialogue2026 | India-EU, the new pole

As #India and the #EuropeanUnion deepen ties in a multipolar world, how can cooperation on maritime security, green transitions, and digital sovereignty shape a more autonomous global order?

Watch @AmbSibiGeorge on the India-#EU partnership, strategic alignment, and building influence beyond third-party frameworks.

@MEAIndia
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[Raisina Dialogue @raisinadialogue]

Sibi George: The time for an #India–#Europe partnership has arrived. It is time to assert, accommodate, and advance.

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[Randhir Jaiswal @MEAIndia]

Secretary (West) @AmbSibiGeorge met Foreign Minister of Norway, Mr. Espen Barth Eide at Oslo.

FM Eide coveyed his congratulations on the recently concluded India-EU FTA and noted that it would also benefit India- Norway business engagements.

[Randhir Jaiswal @MEAIndia]

Secretary (West) @AmbSibiGeorge co-chaired the 13th round of India-Estonia Political Consultations with Undersecretary Mr. Martin Roger @martinrogerEE in Tallinn. All aspects of India-Estonia bilateral relations were reviewed. The two sides also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

He also met Foreign Minister Mr. Margus Tsahkna @Tsahkna , Head of Parliamentary Friendship Group on India in Estonian Parliament Mr. Urmas @UrmasReinsalu and Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs @MFAEstonia Mr. Jonatan Vseviov @vseviov

[Joice Sibi Thampuran @joicesibi]

My Ikebana- Yesterday and Today, when the bud blooms! Next to one of my paintings ‘The Seasons’ #joicesibithampuranpaintings