Anil Nautiyal has been appointed as the Ambassador of India to South Sudan, succeeding Vishnu Kumar Sharma. He currently works as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs. This appointment enhances India’s diplomatic relations with South Sudan, a country that gained independence in 2011 and has since maintained friendly ties with India, particularly important during its transitional phase.
Anil Nautiyal has been appointed as the new Ambassador of India to the Republic of South Sudan. Currently serving as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, Mr. Nautiyal is expected to assume his new role shortly, succeeding Vishnu Kumar Sharma. This appointment was confirmed in a press release from the Ministry of External Affairs released on February 8.
The historical context of South Sudan includes its past as part of Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, and its journey through civil wars leading to autonomy and eventual independence in 2011. The Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed in 2005 triggered a referendum that paved the way for South Sudan’s independence. India recognized South Sudan soon after its independence and established diplomatic relations.
Since gaining independence, South Sudan has maintained a friendly relationship with India. The country’s political landscape challenged by civil wars led to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan in 2018, enabling the formation of a transitional government. This government is mandated to implement peace agreements and prepare for elections aimed at ensuring a democratic transfer of power by 2025.
Anil Nautiyal, appointed as the new Ambassador of India to South Sudan, has significant experience within the Ministry of External Affairs. South Sudan gained its independence from Sudan in 2011, following a long history of conflict and governance struggles. The relationship between India and South Sudan has been marked by mutual cooperation and support since South Sudan’s emergence as a sovereign state.
Anil Nautiyal’s appointment as India’s Ambassador to South Sudan signifies India’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties with the young nation. As South Sudan navigates its transitional government towards elections by 2025, Mr. Nautiyal will play a crucial role in fostering bilateral relations and supporting peace initiatives in the region.
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