After the announcement by the Personnel Ministry, it has been confirmed that Vikram Misri will succeed Vinay Mohan Kwatra as India's new Foreign Secretary, his term starting on July 15th, 2024. Misri, a 1989 batch of Indian Foreign Service officer, is currently serving as Deputy National Security Advisor in the National Security Council Secretariat and has a distinguished career serving as an Indian envoy in China, Myanmar, and Spain. He also has the unique experience of serving as Private Secretary to three Indian Prime Ministers. Subscribe now to receive daily updates on this exciting development.
Amidst the ongoing border tensions with China and other foreign policy challenges, India has announced the appointment of Vikram Misri as its new Foreign Secretary. Misri, who has extensive experience in Indian diplomacy, is set to take over as the top diplomat on July 15, replacing Vinay Kwatra. The decision to appoint Misri, who has previously served as India's ambassador to China and other countries, highlights the country's focus on managing its complex relationship with its eastern neighbor.
The Indian government has appointed Vikram Misri as the new Foreign Secretary, replacing the current Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, with his term beginning on July 15. Misri, a distinguished diplomat, has served as private secretary to three Indian Prime Ministers and was most recently an ambassador in Beijing. He is expected to play a crucial role in India's diplomatic dealings with China after the Ladakh standoff in 2020.
The Indian government has appointed Deputy National Security Advisor Vikram Misri (IFS: 1989) as the new Foreign Secretary, replacing Vinay Mohan Kwatra. His appointment will be effective from July 15, and he will succeed Kwatra, who was given a six-month extension earlier this year. The decision was announced by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Friday.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has joined over 50 Labour MPs in demanding an immediate end to UK arms sales to Israel following a deadly drone attack in Gaza. The official Labour stance, stated by shadow foreign secretary David Lammy, is for a halt in arms sales only if there is a risk of serious breaches of international law. However, Khan and others are calling on the government to publish its legal advice on the matter and use its influence to hold the Israeli government accountable for their actions.
Amid his recent trip to Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud announced that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been invited to visit Bangladesh in the second half of 2024. Mahmud also attended a special meeting of foreign ministers of the Organisation for Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Palestine, advocating for a strong stance against Israel. In addition, he met with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha.
Eight former Indian Navy personnel who were sentenced to death in Qatar have been released and seven of them have returned to India. Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be traveling to Qatar to personally meet with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani following his visit to the UAE. The families of the released men have expressed their relief and praised the efforts of the Indian government and Prime Minister Modi. It has been revealed that National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and a team of officials from the MEA and PMO played a significant role in securing their release.
UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron expressed "serious concerns" about the "fairness" of the Pakistan general elections and urged authorities to uphold fundamental human rights and the rule of law. This follows a statement from US Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin, who echoed the State Department's call for a full investigation into any claims of election interference or fraud in Pakistan. Meanwhile, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser has alleged the use of state machinery against his party and plans to approach the court for their 'bat' symbol back.