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Santosh Jha Appointed as India’s New High Commissioner to Sri Lanka.

Appointments | Dated: 23 Dec 2025

Senior diplomat Santosh Jha has been appointed as India's next High Commissioner to Sri Lanka. A 1993-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, Jha was previously serving as India's Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg. He succeeds Gopal Baglay.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • His appointment comes at a strategic time as India and Sri Lanka are deepening economic and energy connectivity.
  • Gopal Baglay has been appointed as India's High Commissioner to Australia.
  • Jha has also served in key positions in Washington D.C. and Seoul.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Appointee: Santosh Jha.
  • Role: High Commissioner.
  • Predecessor: Gopal Baglay.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been appointed as the new High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka?

Correct Answer: Santosh Jha

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Sri Lanka

  • President – Anura Kumara Dissanayake
  • Capitals – Colombo & Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte