About Us High Commissioner Profile


Shri Robert Shetkintong
High Commissioner
  • Shri Robert Shetkintong joined the Indian Foreign Service in 2001.
  • Ambassador to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and African Union (Oct 2020 – Jan 2024). 
  • Served in the Ministry of External Affairs as Under Secretary / Deputy Secretary in External Publicity Division (Nov 2009-March 2012) and as Joint Secretary for Parliament & Coordination (Sept 2018-Oct 2020).
  • Posted in Indian Missions in Israel, Italy, Slovenia and Tanzania.
  • Holds M. Phil degree in Political Science.
  • Married to Smt Tingjahat Hangshing. They have two children – Sarah and Raymond