Vinay Mohan Kwatra Appointed as India's Next Ambassador to the US

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Vinay Mohan Kwatra, a retired Indian Foreign Service (IFS) diplomat, has been appointed as India's next Ambassador to the United States.

An Overview of the News

• The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the appointment in a statement on 19 July.

• Kwatra has extensive expertise in dealing with India's neighbourhood, as well as the US, China, and Europe.

• He served as the 34th Foreign Secretary of India from May 2022 until July 14, 2024, succeeding Harsh Vardhan Shringla.

• Kwatra previously held the positions of Ambassador of India to France and Nepal.

The Indian Foreign Service (IFS) 

• It is a central civil service and diplomatic service of the Government of India.

• It operates under the Ministry of External Affairs.

• The head of the IFS is the Foreign Secretary.

• Vikram Misri is the 35th and current Foreign Secretary.

  • Formed - 9 October 1946

  • Headquarters - South Block, New Delhi