The Ambassador welcomes

Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen (born 1974) is Denmark’s Ambassador to the Republic of India and non-resident Ambassador (designate) to Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and the Maldives. Ambassador Kristensen assumed his position in February 2025.

 

As Ambassador, he leads a team of experienced diplomats and public servants at the Embassy of Denmark in New Delhi. He is responsible for overseeing Denmark's engagement with India on a broad range of political, economic, commercial, consular, and other matters that shape the bilateral relationship.

Ambassador Kristensen has had a distinguished career in the Danish Foreign Service, with extensive experience gained from overseas assignments and other international roles, including as Denmark’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Papua New Guinea, and ASEAN from 2017 to 2020.

 

Throughout his career, Ambassador Kristensen has specialized in international climate and energy policy. He served both as Head of Department for Green Diplomacy and Climate at the Danish Foreign Ministry and Head of the International Department at the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities.

 

In addition to his diplomatic career, Ambassador Kristensen has held a senior position in the private sector as Vice President and Head of Group Public Affairs at Danfoss, a multinational cleantech company based in Denmark.

 

Ambassador Kristensen holds several university degrees, including a Master of Science (with distinction) in Climate Change and Development from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London.

 

Ambassador Kristensen was appointed Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog by Her Majesty the Queen of Denmark in 2019. He is married with two children.