Meet Sibi George, The Diplomat Taking The Tough Questions For India Abroad

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• Meet Sibi George, The Diplomat Taking The Tough Questions For India Abroad Reported By, Edited By Last Updated: May 19, 2026, 08:23 IST Coming from the Podimattam family of Pala in Kottayam district of Kerala, George is no stranger to tough diplomatic assignments over the past three decades Rapid Read In the prime minister’s current trip to Europe, George—India’s Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs—has emerged as one of the most visible faces accompanying PM Modi.
• When a Norwegian journalist asked why the world should trust India and questioned why Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not taking questions directly during an overseas visit, many expected a diplomatic answer.
• Instead, a seasoned diplomat, Sibi George, leaned forward and delivered a forceful defence of India—one that blended constitutional values, civilisational pride, democratic credentials and geopolitical achievements into a single answer.
• “How would you test trust in a country?" George shot...