Vinay Mohan Kwatra, ex-foreign secretary, appointed as India's next envoy to US | 5 FACTS about him
5 months ago

Vinay Mohan Kwatra, ex-foreign secretary, appointed as India's next envoy to US | 5 FACTS about him

India TV News  

New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra has been appointed as India's next Ambassador to the United States, announced the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday. Five FACTS Vinay Mohan Kwatra is a 1988 batch Indian Foreign Service officer, who took over as the 34th Foreign Secretary after Harsh Vardhan Shringla and served from May 1, 2022, till July 14, 2024, at a time when India's foreign policy underwent a significant challenge due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Kwatra has also held the position of a joint secretary in the Prime Minister's Office for two years between October 2015 and August 2017. The foiled assassination attempt on Gurpatwant Singh Pannun may also become a focus of talks between India and the US, as the arrest and extradition of Indian national Nikhil Gupta had created some amount of frustration between the world's oldest and largest democracies.

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Former Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra named new Indian Ambassador to the U.S, to take charge soon
5 months ago

Former Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra named new Indian Ambassador to the U.S, to take charge soon

The Hindu  

Amidst “differences” with the United States over India’s ties with Russia and a number of other issues, New Delhi has announced that it will send Vinay Kwatra, who retired as Foreign Secretary just last week, to Washington as India’s new Ambassador, filling a position that has been lying vacant for more than six months. Asked about India’s response to Mr. …

Vikram Misri is India's new foreign secretary
5 months, 1 week ago

Vikram Misri is India's new foreign secretary

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Senior diplomat and Indian Foreign Service officer of the 1989 batch Mr. Vikram Misri took over on Monday as India’s new Foreign Secretary after the incumbent Mr. Vinay Mohan Kwatra demitted office earlier on Sunday. MEA officials said Mr. Misri was earlier appointed India’s Ambassador to Spain in 2014, Ambassador to Myanmar in 2016 and Ambassador to China …

Vikram Misri, who served private secretary to Gujral, Manmohan, PM Modi, takes charge as new foreign secretary
5 months, 1 week ago

Vikram Misri, who served private secretary to Gujral, Manmohan, PM Modi, takes charge as new foreign secretary

India TV News  

New Delhi: Seasoned diplomat Vikram Misri, regarded as an expert on China, assumed charge as India's new foreign secretary on Monday. Misri assumed charge of the key position at a time when India is looking to navigate various foreign policy challenges, including its frosty ties with China following the lingering eastern Ladakh border row. #TeamMEA extends a warm welcome to …

Vikram Misri named new foreign secretary, Kwatra in race for ambassador to US
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikram Misri named new foreign secretary, Kwatra in race for ambassador to US

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI : Deputy National Security Advisor Vikram Misri is all set to take over as the next foreign secretary. “Vikram Misri, an Indian Foreign Service 1989 batch officer, will be appointed as the next foreign secretary with effect from July 15,’’ the Appointments Committee of Cabinet stated on Friday. Misri, 59, known as a China expert, has served as …

Deputy NSA Vikram Misri to be new Foreign Secretary from July 15
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Deputy NSA Vikram Misri to be new Foreign Secretary from July 15

The Hindu  

Deputy National Security Advisor Vikram Misri will take charge as the Foreign Secretary on July 15, the Government announced on June 28. Mr. Misri, who is a former Indian ambassador to China, will succeed current Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra. “Appointment of Vikram Misri, IFS, Deputy National Security Advisor in the National Security Council Secretariat to the post of Foreign …

Vikram Misri: Meet India's new foreign secretary who is known as 'China expert'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikram Misri: Meet India's new foreign secretary who is known as 'China expert'

Hindustan Times  

Deputy national security adviser Vikram Misri will replace Vinay Kwatra as the next foreign secretary, government announced on Friday. “The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Misri, Deputy NSA in the National Security Council Secretariat, to the post of Foreign Secretary with effect from July 15,” said the order issued by the Personnel Ministry. • Vikram …

Vikram Misri may be next foreign secretary, Vinay Kwatra new envoy to US
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikram Misri may be next foreign secretary, Vinay Kwatra new envoy to US

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Filling two key positions in the US and choosing a new foreign secretary will be among the priorities in the realm of foreign policy for the National Democratic Alliance government set to take office over the weekend. Foreign secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra is widely expected to become the next envoy to the US within the next few months …

Foreign Secretary Kwatra meets senior officials in Washington, reviews progress in India-US strategic ties
8 months, 1 week ago

Foreign Secretary Kwatra meets senior officials in Washington, reviews progress in India-US strategic ties

India TV News  

Washington: Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra met several senior officials in the US, including Deputy Secretary of Defence Kathleen Hicks, to review the progress made on further consolidating the India-US bilateral strategic ties and discussed their shared efforts to promote stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region. "Today, I met with Indian Foreign Secretary Kwatra to take stock of the historic …

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra granted six-month extension
9 months, 1 week ago

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra granted six-month extension

The Hindu  

The government on March 12 gave Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra a six-month extension, till end-October 2024. “The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension in service of Vinay Mohan Kwatra as Foreign Secretary for a period of six months beyond 30.04.2024 i.e. “The Central government may, if considers necessary, in public interest, so to do, give an extension …

Balancing India-Russia Ties To Countering China Threat, New US Envoy Garcetti Will Have Hands Full
1 year, 8 months ago

Balancing India-Russia Ties To Countering China Threat, New US Envoy Garcetti Will Have Hands Full

ABP News  

New Delhi: Eric Garcetti, who will soon be taking over charge as the new US Ambassador to India, will have his hands full while carrying out President Joe Biden’s mandate in bolstering US-India ties at a time when the global geopolitical situation is at a vulnerable stage. Former US envoy Juster told ABP Live from Washington DC: “Under the Trump …

The U.S. is sending an ambassador to India after leaving the job vacant for 26 months
1 year, 9 months ago

The U.S. is sending an ambassador to India after leaving the job vacant for 26 months

NPR  

The U.S. is sending an ambassador to India after leaving the job vacant for 26 months Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael Tullberg/Getty Images Michael Tullberg/Getty Images MUMBAI, India — Across India, virtually all the headlines about Eric Garcetti's confirmation include one key word: "Finally." A divided U.S. Senate late Wednesday confirmed Garcetti, a former mayor of Los Angeles, as …

Top US official says no country would keep envoy position vacant for 2-plus years in ‘strategically important’ India
1 year, 9 months ago

Top US official says no country would keep envoy position vacant for 2-plus years in ‘strategically important’ India

Firstpost  

Washington: After over two years, the US is expected to get its ambassador to “strategically important” country India as a Senate committee voted in favor of former Los Angeles Mayor and President Joe Biden’s choice for the key envoy post, Eric Garcetti for the job. ‘In the interest of India’ Talking about the Senate committee vote, state department spokesman Ned …

Foreign Secretary Kwatra meets Nepal PM Prachanda in Kathmandu
1 year, 10 months ago

Foreign Secretary Kwatra meets Nepal PM Prachanda in Kathmandu

The Hindu  

Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra on February 13 met Nepal’s new Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ in Kathmandu. Mr. Kwatra served as India’s Ambassador to Nepal before his appointment as the Foreign Secretary in April 2022. While the Indian side has maintained silence on the agenda of this “standalone” visit by Mr. Kwatra, it’s understood that his interactions in …

Foreign Secretary Kwatra in Kathmandu on 2-day Official Visit; India, Nepal Agree to Boost Economic and Development Ties
1 year, 10 months ago

Foreign Secretary Kwatra in Kathmandu on 2-day Official Visit; India, Nepal Agree to Boost Economic and Development Ties

News 18  

India and Nepal agreed on Monday to further bolster their economic and development cooperation as Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra met his Nepalese counterpart Bharat Raj Paudyal and reviewed the wide-ranging bilateral partnership. Foreign Secretary Kwatra arrived here on a two-day official visit to hold talks with the country’s top political leadership on the entire range of multifaceted cooperation between …

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra granted 14-month extension
2 years ago

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra granted 14-month extension

Live Mint  

The Narendra Modi-led government at the centre has granted Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra a 14-month extension in the post beyond his date of superannuation on 31 December. "The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension in service to Vinay Mohan Kwatra,, as Foreign Secretary beyond the date of his superannuation i.e. Kwatra had assumed office as Foreign Secretary …

Vinay Mohan Kwatra gets 14-month extension as foreign secretary
2 years ago

Vinay Mohan Kwatra gets 14-month extension as foreign secretary

Hindustan Times  

Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra has been granted a 14-month extension in the post beyond his date of superannuation on December 31 this year, a Personnel Ministry order said. Foreign secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra Kwatra had assumed office as Foreign Secretary on May 1 this year, succeeding Harsh Vardhan Shringla to the post. "The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has …

Former Chinese envoy to India appointed Vice Foreign Minister
2 years, 1 month ago

Former Chinese envoy to India appointed Vice Foreign Minister

The Hindu  

China’s envoy in India who last month completed a three-year tenure in New Delhi has been appointed a Vice Foreign Minister in Beijing, the Chinese government announced on Tuesday. As Vice Foreign Minister, Mr. Sun will be Beijing’s key point-man on India and will report to the Foreign Minister, Wang Yi. Mr. Sun is likely to helm India affairs for …

Time to confirm ambassador to India, says top Indian-American Congressman
2 years, 1 month ago

Time to confirm ambassador to India, says top Indian-American Congressman

The Hindu  

It is time to confirm a U.S. Ambassador to India, a top Indian-American Congressman said Monday noting that for nearly two years now there has been no American envoy in New Delhi. "The U.S. needs a strong defense and strategic partnership with India, especially in the face of escalating aggression from China," Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna said. "Two years into …

Vinay Mohan Kwatra takes charge as new Foreign Secretary
2 years, 7 months ago

Vinay Mohan Kwatra takes charge as new Foreign Secretary

The Hindu  

Seasoned diplomat Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Sunday took charge as India's new Foreign Secretary. Mr. Kwatra was serving as India's envoy to Nepal before assuming the charge of the Foreign Secretary. #TeamMEA wishes Foreign Secretary Kwatra a productive and successful tenure ahead," MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted on Sunday. A career diplomat with over 32 years of experience, Mr. Kwatra …

Vinay Kwatra takes over as FS, Naveen Srivastava tipped for envoy to Nepal
2 years, 7 months ago

Vinay Kwatra takes over as FS, Naveen Srivastava tipped for envoy to Nepal

Hindustan Times  

With Vinay Mohan Kwatra taking over as India’s 34th Foreign Secretary today, China expert Naveen Srivastava is tipped to succeed Kwatra as India’s next ambassador to Nepal. Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra addresses the media on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Denmark, in New Delhi on Sunday. While Srivastava, a 1993 batch IFS officer, will be handle the sensitive …

Former PMO official Vinay Kwatra to be next Foreign Secretary
2 years, 8 months ago

Former PMO official Vinay Kwatra to be next Foreign Secretary

The Hindu  

The government has appointed Ambassador to Nepal Vinay Mohan Kwatra as the next Foreign Secretary, to take over later this month. Mr. Kwatra’s appointment was announced just after a visit by Nepal’s Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba who held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. The government’s decision means Mr. Kwatra will supercedes several officers in the 1986–87 …

Vinay Kwatra is new Foreign Secretary, Harsh Shringla coordinator for 2023 G-20
2 years, 8 months ago

Vinay Kwatra is new Foreign Secretary, Harsh Shringla coordinator for 2023 G-20

Hindustan Times  

Indian Ambassador to Nepal Vinay Mohan Kwatra takes over as the new Foreign Secretary of India while present incumbent Harsh Shringla is expected to take over as Coordinator of the G-20 summit, scheduled to take place in New Delhi in November 2023. India's new foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra. A 1988 batch IFS officer, Kwatra was former ambassador to France and …

Nepal's Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali to Visit India from January 14 to 16
3 years, 11 months ago

Nepal's Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali to Visit India from January 14 to 16

News 18  

Nepal's Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali will travel to India on Thursday on a three-day visit during which he will attend the Sixth Meeting of Nepal-India Joint Commission and discuss the entire gamut of relations, including COVID-19 cooperation and boundary, with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar. Gyawali is the senior most political leader from Nepal to visit India after Prime …

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