Vinay Mohan Kwatra appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the United States of America
Baljit Balli
New Delhi July 19, 2024:
Vinay Mohan Kwatra has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the United States of America.
He is expected to take up the assignment shortly as per order issued by MEA
Senior Diplomat Vinay Kwatra Retires as India's Foreign Secretary
Vinay Kwatra, a distinguished 1988 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, concluded his tenure as foreign secretary on July 14, after serving in the position for over two years. His career has been marked by significant diplomatic assignments, including serving as India’s envoy to France from 2017 to 2020 and as ambassador to Nepal from 2020 to 2022.
Kwatra's extensive experience includes a stint in the United States as minister (commerce) at the Embassy in Washington D.C. from May 2010 to July 2013. He has also been posted twice to China, first as a Counsellor and then as the Deputy Chief of Mission at the embassy in Beijing.
Notably, Kwatra played a crucial role in implementing the Rafale jet deal, which involved India purchasing 36 jets from France in a flyaway condition. Known for his fluency in French and deep understanding of India's geo-strategic challenges and partnerships, Kwatra's contributions have been pivotal in shaping India's foreign relations.