Veteran Diplomat Vikram Misri Appointed as India's New Foreign Secretary

Vikram Misri, a seasoned diplomat with extensive expertise on China and national security, has taken over as India's new foreign secretary, succeeding Vinay Kwatra. Misri's appointment comes at a pivotal time, as India navigates its complex geopolitical relationships, particularly with China. His illustrious career includes significant roles both domestically and internationally.

On Monday, seasoned diplomat Vikram Misri, highly regarded for his expertise on China and national security, assumed the role of India's new foreign secretary, succeeding Vinay Kwatra. Misri, a 1989-batch Indian Foreign Service officer and former deputy national security advisor, takes this pivotal role as India's geopolitical landscape sees multifaceted challenges.

Misri has held various critical positions, including ambassadorial roles in China, Spain, and Myanmar, and has significantly contributed to talks between India and China post the Galwan Valley clashes. His distinguished career also includes serving as the private secretary to three different prime ministers: Inder Kumar Gujral, Manmohan Singh, and Narendra Modi.

Born in Srinagar, Misri's academic journey took him from Gwalior to Delhi and Jamshedpur, where he obtained an MBA. His pre-government career saw him in roles related to advertising. Vikram Misri now faces the complex task of steering India's diplomatic direction in collaboration with global partners.