Who is Sibi George, the Indian diplomat winning praise for taking on Norway press head on
Sibi George, an Indian diplomat, has gained attention for his assertive defense of India's democratic values during a recent press briefing in Norway. He responded to critical questions from a Norwegian journalist regarding India's human rights record and press freedom. George emphasized India's long-standing democratic traditions and the complexity of its media landscape.
- ▪Sibi George is currently serving as Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, overseeing India's relations with Europe and West Asia.
- ▪He previously held ambassadorial positions in several countries, including Japan and Switzerland, and has a distinguished academic background.
- ▪During a briefing in Norway, George defended India's democracy and media freedom in response to a journalist's criticisms of Prime Minister Modi's press interactions.
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Who is Sibi George, the Indian diplomat winning praise for taking on Norway press head onSibi George is currently serving as Secretary (West) in the MEA, overseeing India's engagement with countries in Europe, West Asia and multilateral forums.Updated on: May 19, 2026 10:52 AM ISTBy Abhimanyu KulkarniShare viaCopy link Sibi George, a senior Indian diplomat, has come into the spotlight after a tense exchange with a Norwegian journalist during a Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway, where he strongly defended India’s record on democracy, human rights and press freedom.Sibi George gave Norwegian press a strong reply amid a row over PM Modi skipping questions.
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