Government extends foreign secretary Vikram Misri’s term by one year

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has been granted a one-year extension in his service, continuing in his role until July 2027. This decision signals the government's intent to maintain continuity in its foreign policy apparatus during a period of significant global geopolitical flux.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the extension for Misri, who is 61 years old. He had been set to conclude his term in mid-July. Misri, an Indian Foreign Service officer from the 1989 batch, assumed the position of Foreign Secretary on July 15, 2024.

Prior to his current role, Misri served as the deputy national security adviser from January 2022 to July 2024. He also has significant experience as India's ambassador to China from 2019 to 2021, where he played a key role in managing contacts with Beijing following the military standoff along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh. His tenure included navigating the aftermath of the deadly Galwan Valley clash in June 2020.

Misri's diplomatic career also includes ambassadorships to Spain and Myanmar, as well as serving as private secretary to three former prime ministers: I.K. Gujral, Manmohan Singh, and Narendra Modi. His previous postings also include stints in Indian missions in Belgium, Pakistan, the United States, Sri Lanka, and Germany.