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Sanmar Group Chairman Vijay Sankar Awarded Denmark's Knight's Cross for Consular Services.

Awards | Dated: 21 Mar 2025

In March 2025, Vijay Sankar, Chairman of Chennai-based Sanmar Group and Honorary Consul General of Denmark for Southern India, was awarded the 'Knight's Cross of the Order of Dannebrog' by His Majesty King Frederik André Henrik Christian of Denmark.

🎯 Key Highlights:

- The award was presented by Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, Ambassador of Denmark to India, in recognition of Sankar’s exceptional consular services.
- Ambassador Kristensen praised Sankar for his significant role in strengthening Indo-Danish relations during his tenure.

💡 Other Important Facts:

(i) In March 2018, Vijay Sankar was appointed the Honorary Consul General of Denmark in Chennai, with jurisdiction over Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Puducherry, and other regions.
(ii) He previously served as the Honorary Consul of Spain in Chennai for 10 years. He became a Director of Sanmar Group in 2021 and had been on its board from 1999 to 2004.
(iii) Vijay Sankar served as the President of the Indian Chemical Council from 2018 to 2020.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who was recently awarded the 'Knight's Cross of the Order of Dannebrog' by Denmark's King Frederik André Henrik Christian?

Correct Answer: Vijay Sankar

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Prime Minister: Mette Frederiksen