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.