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Vinay Mohan Kwatra, the former Foreign Secretary of India and newly appointed Ambassador of India to the U.S., expressed gratitude after presenting his credentials to President Joe Biden recently.
Sharing a post on X, Kwatra said, “Honoured to present my credentials to US President Joe Biden as Ambassador of India to the United States on September 18.”
He added, “Look forward to further strengthening the India-US Strategic Partnership.”
Notably, Kwatra assumed charge as the Ambassador of India to the United States on August 13.
Kwatra succeeded India’s former envoy to the United States and BJP leader, Taranjit Singh Sandhu.
“Privileged to assume charge as the Ambassador of India to the United States of America. Team @IndianEmbassyUS will continue to work intensely to strengthen this crucial partnership,” Kwatra had said in a post on X.
On July 14, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar bid farewell to outgoing Foreign Secretary Kwatra, acknowledging his profound contributions to India’s foreign policy and national security over the past decade. Jaishankar had praised Kwatra for his strategic acumen in shaping and executing crucial policies during his tenure.
Kwatra has previously served at the Ministry of External Affairs, and Prime Minister’s Office as Joint Secretary. he has served in different positions in many of India’s missions abroad and in India. The diplomat holds an experience of nearly 32 years in a range of assignments.
