Anurag Bhushan Appointed as Indian Ambassador to Sweden: A New Chapter in India-Sweden Relations

New Delhi, May 2025 

In a significant diplomatic development, Anurag Bhushan, a senior Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of the 1995 batch, has been appointed as the new Indian Ambassador to Sweden. This strategic appointment by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India, underlines the country’s commitment to advancing India-Sweden relations in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Anurag Bhushan, currently serving as Additional Secretary in the MEA, heads the Emigration Policy and Welfare (EP&W) Division. He has played a crucial role in shaping India’s labour and migration diplomacy, including key engagements such as co-chairing the India–Saudi Arabia Joint Committee Meeting on Labour Cooperation.

A Timely Step in Strengthening India-Sweden Bilateral Ties

The appointment comes at a pivotal moment in India-Sweden diplomatic relations, as both nations deepen their collaboration in areas like innovation, clean energy, sustainability, and education. Sweden’s leadership in green technology and India’s rising status as a global technology and manufacturing hub make this a mutually beneficial partnership.

Anurag Bhushan’s posting in Stockholm is being widely viewed as a forward-looking move to foster India-Sweden innovation cooperation and support the next phase of India-Sweden strategic partnership.

Academic Excellence Meets Diplomatic Expertise

An alumnus of IIT Kanpur and IIM Ahmedabad, Anurag Bhushan combines academic brilliance with practical experience in high-level diplomacy. His career in the Indian Foreign Service spans numerous important assignments, marked by a results-driven approach and a nuanced understanding of international relations.

In MEA circles, he is recognized for his ability to combine policy insight with real-world diplomacy qualities that will be instrumental in elevating India-Sweden bilateral ties.

Unlocking Opportunities for Collaboration

India and Sweden are aligned on several global issues from climate action and digital transformation to gender equity and start-up ecosystem development. Anurag Bhushan is expected to spearhead efforts that will expand cooperation across sectors while promoting people-to-people connections and increased business and academic exchanges.

His appointment is also expected to enhance engagement with the Indian diaspora in Sweden, and bolster collaboration through multilateral forums where India and Sweden often align on global priorities.

Building a Shared Vision

With Sweden being a vital European partner for India, this appointment marks a step toward realizing a shared vision for sustainable growth, technological innovation, and democratic cooperation. Anurag Bhushan’s leadership will be central to translating this vision into actionable outcomes.

As India continues to reinforce its global footprint, the designation of Anurag Bhushan as Indian Ambassador to Sweden reflects not just a change in post, but a renewed commitment to a long-standing and future-forward India-Sweden relationship.