Senior diplomat Dr Deepak Mittal (IFS:1998) has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Currently serving as Additional Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Mittal will soon assume charge in Abu Dhabi, succeeding Sunjay Sudhir (IFS:1993), who has been in office since 2021.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed the appointment on Tuesday (September 2, 2025), stating, “Dr. Deepak Mittal (IFS:1998) has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the United Arab Emirates. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.”
India and the UAE share strong diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties that date back to 1972. Relations gained renewed momentum after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic 2015 visit—the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over three decades. Since then, PM Modi has visited the UAE five more times, including his most recent trip in late 2023 to attend COP28 in Dubai.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ) has also undertaken several high-profile visits to India, including participation in the 2023 G20 Summit in New Delhi and the 2024 Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit.
Dr. Mittal’s appointment comes at a time when the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership continues to expand across energy, trade, defense, and climate action. His leadership is expected to further strengthen this vital bilateral relationship.
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