Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Foreign Service Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/02/1977 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Uttarakhand, India |
Latest News about Namgya Choden Khampa
20/02/2026
Namgya Choden Khampa represented India at the first meeting of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace on Gaza, where India participated as an observer. At the time, she was serving as Chargé d’Affaires and Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of India in Washington, D.C., leading the mission in the absence of an ambassador.
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Husband | Vinod K Jacob |
Family
| Spouse | Vinod K Jacob |
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Career
| Overview | Namgya Choden Khampa has had a significant diplomatic career, holding various prestigious positions since joining the Indian Foreign Service in 2000. She has served as the Indian Ambassador to China during two separate terms and represented India at the United Nations. Her responsibilities have included vital diplomatic discussions, managing foreign aid, and strengthening international partnerships. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Namgya served twice as Indian Ambassador to China from 2002 to 2006 and from 2013 to 2016. | |
| 2. She worked at India's Permanent Mission to the UN in New York from 2009 to 2013, focusing on administrative and budgetary matters. | |
| 3. She represented India on the Executive Board of UNDP and UNFPA during her time at the UN. | |
| 4. Namgya handled diplomatic relations with the US, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar while at the Ministry of External Affairs. | |
| 5. From 2016 to 2018, she worked at the Prime Minister's Office in New Delhi. | |
| 6. She led the Development Partnership Division from 2018 to 2020, overseeing Indian grant aid to neighboring countries. | |
| 7. Namgya was appointed as Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy in Kathmandu and later as High Commissioner to Kenya. | |
| 8. In 2023, she became India's Ambassador to Somalia while based in Nairobi. | |
| 9. She served as Chargé d’Affaires in Washington, D.C., overseeing key US-India diplomatic discussions. | |
| 10. She is fluent in English, Hindi, Bhutia, and Chinese. | |
| 11. She was elected to the United Nations Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) for the 2011–2013 term. | |
| 12. She is a 2000 batch IFS officer. |