Vinay Mohan Kwatra gets 16-month extension as India’s foreign secretary

Foreign secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra has been granted a 16-month extension in the post beyond his date of superannuation on December 31 this year.

Kwatra had assumed office as foreign secretary on May 1 this year, succeeding Harsh Vardhan Shringla to the post.

The extension comes at a time when India is assuming the presidency of G20. India is set to host the G20 Summit next year.

Kwatra has served as India’s envoy to Nepal. He is known to have extensive expertise in dealing with India’s neighborhood as well as the US, China, and Europe.