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TopicVinay Mohan Kwatra

Topic: Vinay Mohan Kwatra

Who is Vinay Kwatra, and why he superseded seniors to be named India’s next Foreign Secretary

Kwatra will take over at a time when India’s neighbourhood is riddled with challenges. He is India’s envoy to Nepal, and served in the PMO and in Indian missions in US & China.

Vinay Mohan Kwatra, India’s ambassador to Nepal, to take over as Foreign Secretary

Kwatra, a 1988-batch IFS officer, has held positions in India's diplomatic missions in Washington, Beijing & has also served as Joint Secretary in the PM's Office during his 32 years of service.

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