New Delhi (12.03.2024): In view of 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension in service of Vinay Mohan Kwatra (IFS:1988) as Foreign Secretary for a period of six months up to 31.10.2024. This is second extension.
Earlier, the Centre on November 28, 2022 granted a 16-month extension, in service, to Kwatra beyond his date of superannuation on December 31, 2022. He assumed office as foreign secretary on May 1, 2022, succeeding Harsh Vardhan Shringla. Kwatra’s extended term will come to an end on April 30, 2024.
Foreign Secretary Kwatra gets second extension upto October
By IndianMandarins - 2024-03-12 19:52:00
New Delhi (12.03.2024): In view of 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension in service of Vinay Mohan Kwatra (IFS:1988) as Foreign Secretary for a period of six months up to 31.10.2024. This is second extension.
Earlier, the Centre on November 28, 2022 granted a 16-month extension, in service, to Kwatra beyond his date of superannuation on December 31, 2022. He assumed office as foreign secretary on May 1, 2022, succeeding Harsh Vardhan Shringla. Kwatra’s extended term will come to an end on April 30, 2024.