Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Harsh Vardhan Shringla joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1984 after graduating from St Stephen's College and working in business. His assignments ranged from UNESCO and the United Nations to Vietnam, Israel, and South Africa. Before Washington, he served as ambassador to Thailand and high commissioner to Bangladesh; in the foreign ministry he also directed work on Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and the Maldives. 1
As ambassador to the United States in 2019, Shringla helped organize Narendra Modi's American visit. His embassy and the Houston consulate coordinated with the Texas India Forum on the large 'Howdy Modi' gathering. The visit also included meetings with energy executives and preparations for Modi's meeting with President Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly. 2
Shringla became foreign secretary in 2020 and served until 2022. He subsequently coordinated India's 2023 G20 presidency. In July 2025 he was nominated to the Rajya Sabha. 3
Washington Appointments
- India — Ambassador, 2019–2020
Sources
- Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla
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Shringla career section
- Previous Ambassadors
Official ambassador roster with year level tenures. Some chargés, acting heads, and representatives from 1946 remain undocumented.
Biography checked 2026-10-28.
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