Twitter
Advertisement

Vijay Keshav Gokhale appointed new foreign secretary

Gokhale is an IFS officer of 1981 batch.

Latest News
article-main
File Picture (Image courtesy Current Affairs Adda247)
FacebookTwitterWhatsappLinkedin

Senior diplomat Vijay Keshav Gokhale was today appointed foreign secretary for a two-year fixed term, succeeding S Jaishankar who completes his tenure on January 28, according to an official order.

Gokhale, a 1981 batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), was India's envoy to China. He is at present secretary (economic relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Gokhale's appointment to the post, said the order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training. Jaishankar was appointed foreign secretary on January 29, 2015, for two years. He was given a one-year extension in January last year. 

 

Find your daily dose of news & explainers in your WhatsApp. Stay updated, Stay informed-  Follow DNA on WhatsApp.
Advertisement

Live tv

Advertisement
Advertisement