The Indian government has extended Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s tenure until 14 July 2026. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the extension on 11 November 2024. Misri, a career diplomat from the 1989 Indian Foreign Service (IFS) batch, was appointed as the 35th Foreign Secretary of India on 15 July 2024. Originally set to retire on 30 November 2024, Misri will now continue his role for an additional two years.
Background on Vikram Misri
Vikram Misri brings extensive experience to his position, having served in multiple capacities within the Ministry of External Affairs, the Prime Minister’s Office, and in Indian missions across Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America. His term extension reflects the government’s recognition of his diplomatic expertise and contributions to India’s foreign policy.
Summary of Key Details
| Position | Foreign Secretary |
| Name | Vikram Misri |
| Initial Appointment | 15 July 2024 |
| Original Retirement | 30 November 2024 |
| Extended Tenure Until | 14 July 2026 |
| Approval Body | Appointments Committee of the Cabinet |
Summary
- Event: Extension of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s tenure
- New Term: Till 14 July 2026
- Approval Date: 11 November 2024
- Appointing Body: Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
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Vikram Misri is the current Foreign Secretary of India, a 1989 batch IFS officer with extensive diplomatic experience.
Vikram Misri assumed the role of Foreign Secretary on 15 July 2024.
His tenure has been extended till 14 July 2026.
The government extended his term in public interest, recognizing his valuable contributions to Indian diplomacy.
The extension was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
