Born in Kashmir, served in China | Why Vikram Misri’s choice as foreign secretary is ‘unusual’
India has a new foreign secretary in Vikram Misri, a career diplomat who built a reputation of being a strategist as deputy NSA under the Modi government. He takes charge as India’s foreign secretary when the world in general and India’s neighbourhood in particular are witnessing fast realignment of forces
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Vikram Misri, the Deputy National Security Adviser (NSA), is now India’s foreign secretary. He takes over the mantle from Vinay Kwatra today (July 15). This announcement was made by the government last week, taking some by surprise given the unique aspects of Misri’s career and expertise.
The decision by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet meant that Misri’s tenure as the deputy NSA got curtailed mid-way. This decision is seen as unconventional and significant for various reasons.
