Embassy of India, Paramaribo
| Embassy of India, Paramaribo | |
|---|---|
| Location | Paramaribo, Suriname |
| Address | Dr. Sophie Redmondstraat No. 239, Paramaribo, Suriname |
| Ambassador | S. Balachandran |
| Jurisdiction |  Suriname, Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Website | https://www.indembassysuriname.gov.in/index.php |
The Embassy of India in Paramaribo is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of India to Suriname.[1]
Ambassador
S. Balachandra is the current Indian ambassador to Suriname. Ambassador reports to the Ministry of External Affairs.[2]
India Culture Centre
Embassy operates Indian Council for Cultural Relations's Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) in Paramaribo. Culture centre was established in 1978. The centre regularly conducts various events activities to promote cultural exchange between India and Suriname.[3]
The Centre provides training in Hindi, Kathak, yoga and Indian classical music. As of December 2016, there are approximately 80 voluntary Hindi schools in the country.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Welcome to Embassy of India, Paramaribo, Suriname". www.indembassysuriname.gov.in. Retrieved 2021-08-20.
- ^ "Shri S. Balachandran appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Suriname". www.mea.gov.in. Retrieved 2021-08-20.
- ^ "Swami Vivekananda Culture Centre, Paramaribo, Suriname | Indian Council for Cultural Relations". www.iccr.gov.in. Retrieved 2021-08-20.
- ^ "India-Suriname Relations" (PDF). Ministry of External Affairs. December 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
External links
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