New Delhi, March 6: Anita Shukla, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer from the 2006 batch, has been appointed as India’s next ambassador to the Republic of Ecuador. This announcement was made by the Ministry of External Affairs. Currently, Shukla serves as the Joint Secretary in the ministry and will soon take on her new responsibilities.
Anita Shukla has previously held the position of Director (Foreigners Training and Non-Representational Grade) at the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service. In this role, she oversaw Foreigners Training (FT), Non-Representational Grade (NRG), and government department activities.
She has actively participated in leading international delegations, including organizing the first special course for diplomats from Central and South America and the Caribbean Islands at the end of 2025.
Before this, she worked as a Counselor (Political, Press, and Information) at the Indian Embassy in Stockholm. During her tenure in Sweden, she also took on the responsibilities of Chargé d’Affaires (CDA).
Diplomatic relations between India and Ecuador were established in 1969. In November 2025, India opened its permanent embassy in Quito, Ecuador’s capital, marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral relations. Central Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margerita, inaugurated new Indian embassies in Ecuador and Bolivia during a three-day visit from November 4 to 10, 2025.
During this visit, a memorandum of understanding was signed to enhance cooperation between Indian and Ecuadorian diplomatic training institutions. Ecuadorian candidates have been invited to continue utilizing ITEC training slots in areas such as digital technology, AI, and science and technology.
Both sides agreed to hold the next foreign office consultation in India during the first half of 2026. Additionally, they paid tribute at the Heroes’ Monument in Quito. The minister also engaged with representatives from the business sector and the Indian community in Ecuador.
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