India replaces North Korea envoy just over a year after filling vacancy



News India replaces North Korea envoy just over a year after filling vacancy Sanjeev Jain will replace Aliawati Longkumer, who was appointed after nearly four-year vacancy at the Pyongyang mission David Choi July 7, 2026 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Indian embassy in the DPRK \| Image: Indian Embassy, Pyongyang via Facebook (July 18, 2020) India has named its next ambassador to North Korea, replacing its previous envoy just over a year after New Delhi filled a nearly four-year vacancy at its Pyongyang mission. Sanjeev Jain, who currently serves as India’s ambassador to Cabo Verde, was appointed to represent New Delhi in Pyongyang and is “expected to take up the assignment shortly,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a news release Monday. No additional details were provided by the ministry. He will succeed Aliawati Longkumer, who was appointed in June 2025 after a nearly four-year vacancy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Jain previously served in © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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India replaces North Korea envoy just over a year after filling vacancy

Sanjeev Jain will replace Aliawati Longkumer, who was appointed after nearly four-year vacancy at the Pyongyang mission

David Choi July 7, 2026

India replaces North Korea envoy just over a year after filling vacancy

Indian embassy in the DPRK | Image: Indian Embassy, Pyongyang via Facebook (July 18, 2020)

India has named its next ambassador to North Korea, replacing its previous envoy just over a year after New Delhi filled a nearly four-year vacancy at its Pyongyang mission.

Sanjeev Jain, who currently serves as India’s ambassador to Cabo Verde, was appointed to represent New Delhi in Pyongyang and is “expected to take up the assignment shortly,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a news release Monday.

No additional details were provided by the ministry.

He will succeed Aliawati Longkumer, who was appointed in June 2025 after a nearly four-year vacancy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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