Latest News About Foreign Secretary Of India

Updated 2026-05-12 04:04

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The Foreign Secretary of India as of mid-2024 is Vikram Misri, who assumed charge on July 15, 2024, succeeding Harsh Vardhan Shringla. This appointment was widely reported and confirmed by official outlets at the time. [sources: official MEA briefings and reputable news coverage].[3]
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Ministry of External Affairs of India

Official portal of External Affairs Ministry, Government of India. Find Statements, Interviews, Press Releases, Media Briefings and latest updates of MEA.

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Foreign Affairs Minister: Latest News, Photos, Videos on Foreign Affairs Minister - NDTV.COM

Find Foreign Affairs Minister Latest News, Videos & Pictures on Foreign Affairs Minister and see latest updates, news, information from NDTV.COM. Explore more on Foreign Affairs Minister.

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Who has been appointed the new Foreign Secretary of India?

Vijay Keshav Gokhale Vijay Keshav Gokhale, the 1981-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, has been appointed the new Foreign Secretary of India. He will succeed S Jaishankar, whose term ends on January 28, 2018. Currently, he is Secretary (Economic Relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs

www.gktoday.in

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Official visit of External Affairs Minister to Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad & Tobago (May 02 - 10, 2026)

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Ranjan Mathai named India’s new foreign secretary

Presently,India's ambassador to France,Mathai will succeed Nirupama Rao.

indianexpress.com

Who has been appointed as the new Foreign Secretary of ...

Vinay Mohan Kwatra The Indian government appointed senior Indian Foreign Service officer Vinay Mohan Kwatra as the new Foreign Secretary. The 1988-batch IFS officer is currently serving as Ambassador in Kathmandu since January 2020. He worked in Prime Minister’s Office from 2015 to 2017 and had