Anurag Bhushan Appointed as India’s Ambassador to Sweden
India has appointed Anurag Bhushan, a seasoned Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of the 1995 batch, as the next Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden. The appointment signals India’s strategic commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic relations with Sweden—a key partner in areas like clean energy, technology, and sustainable development.
On May 15, 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) officially announced the appointment of Anurag Bhushan as India’s Ambassador to Sweden. His posting comes at a time when India-Sweden ties are witnessing significant growth, particularly in innovation, climate action, and trade, making the appointment geopolitically significant.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Anurag Bhushan Appointed as India’s Ambassador to Sweden |
| Name of Appointee | Anurag Bhushan |
| Service | Indian Foreign Service, 1995 batch |
| Current Position | Additional Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs |
| New Role | Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden |
| Bilateral Focus | Trade, Innovation, Climate Leadership, Clean Energy |
| Notable Joint Initiative | LeadIT 2.0 (Low Carbon Industrial Transition, COP28 2023) |
| Capital of Sweden | Stockholm |
| Currency | Swedish Krona (SEK) |
| India–Sweden Interactions | 11 high-level meetings since 2014, including 8 at PM level |
| Previous Notable Visits | Pranab Mukherjee (2015), King Carl XVI Gustaf (2019) |
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