June 28th 2024.
In a recent development, Vikram Misri, the Deputy National Security Adviser and an authority on China, has been announced as India's new foreign secretary. This news comes as no surprise, as Misri has been making waves in the diplomatic circles for his exemplary work. He will be taking over from Vinay Kwatra, who is expected to be appointed as India's ambassador to the United States.
The official notification from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has given Misri the green light to take over as the foreign secretary from July 15. This comes at a crucial time for India, as it grapples with various foreign policy challenges, including its strained relationship with China in the aftermath of the border tensions in eastern Ladakh. Misri, who has been serving as the deputy NSA in the National Security Council Secretariat, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table.
What sets Misri apart is his impressive resume, which includes serving as the private secretary to three prime ministers - Inder Kumar Gujral, Manmohan Singh, and Narendra Modi. Prior to his role as the deputy NSA, Misri had a successful stint as India's ambassador to China from 2019 to 2021. He is widely credited for his role in the talks between India and China, which helped ease tensions between the two countries in the aftermath of the Galwan Valley clashes in June 2020.
Misri, who is 59 years old, has had a distinguished career, serving in various capacities in Indian missions around the world, including Spain, Myanmar, Pakistan, the US, Germany, Belgium, and Sri Lanka. His vast experience and understanding of international relations make him a valuable asset to the Indian diplomatic corps.
In other news, the government is also in the process of appointing India's envoy to the US and the permanent representative to the United Nations in New York. It is expected that Jawed Ashraf, currently the ambassador to France, will be appointed as the deputy NSA. The post of India's permanent representative to the UN has been lying vacant since Ruchira Kamboj retired this month, and the government is yet to announce a successor.
Meanwhile, Kwatra, who was given a six-month extension in March, is expected to be appointed as India's ambassador to the US. The position has been vacant since Taranjit Sandhu retired in January. With these new appointments, the Indian diplomatic corps is gearing up to tackle the ever-evolving international landscape, with Misri at the helm as the new foreign secretary. We wish him all the best for his new role.
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