Who is Somnath Ghosh? Meet India's New High Commissioner to Malaysia!
Somnath Ghosh has been appointed as India's next High Commissioner to Malaysia, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. A seasoned diplomat from the 1997 batch of the Indian Foreign Service, Ghosh is currently the Consul General in Chicago. He is expected to take on his new role shortly, marking an important step in his diplomatic career. Read on to learn more about his background and what this appointment means for India-Malaysia relations.
| Jul 1, 2026, 20:07 IST
Somnath Ghosh Takes on a New Role
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced the appointment of Somnath Ghosh as India's new High Commissioner to Malaysia, as stated in a recent release.
Ghosh, who joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1997, is currently serving as the Consul General at the Indian Consulate in Chicago.
According to the MEA, he is set to assume his new responsibilities in Malaysia soon.