Born: 7 November 1964, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
Service: Indian Foreign Service (IFS), 1989 batch
Current Position: 35th Foreign Secretary of India (assumed office 15 July 2024; term extended to July 2026)
🎓 Education & Early Career
Shri Misri earned a Bachelor’s degree in History from Delhi University, followed by an MBA from XLRI, Jamshedpur. Before joining the IFS in 1989, he worked in advertising.
🏛️ Diplomatic Career
- Served in key Indian missions including Brussels, Tunis, Islamabad, Washington D.C., Munich, Sierra Leone, Spain, Myanmar, and China.
- Held posts as Deputy High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and was Private Secretary to Prime Ministers Gujral, Singh, and Modi.
- As Ambassador to China (2019–2021), he navigated complex geopolitical tensions and played a pivotal role during the India-China standoff.
- Served as Deputy National Security Adviser before being appointed Foreign Secretary.
đź“Ś Tenure as Foreign Secretary
Shri Misri assumed office in July 2024 amid multifaceted global challenges involving China, Pakistan, Israel–Palestine, and U.S.–India strategic ties. In his capacity:
- Provided Parliament with updates on sensitive operations such as “Operation Sindoor” and managed narrative on Pakistan ceasefire scenarios.
- Led high-level diplomatic engagements, including visits to the U.S. (May 2025) to strengthen defence cooperation and to Russia (March 2025) to advance trade and energy dialogues.
🛡️ Extension & Leadership
Originally due to retire in November 2024, his tenure was extended by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet to July 2026, underlining the government’s confidence in his diplomatic stewardship.
đź“ť Summary
Shri Vikram Misri is a highly experienced diplomat with a broad portfolio—from bilateral ambassadorships to national security advisory roles. As Foreign Secretary, he continues to shape India’s foreign policy amid evolving geostrategic landscapes, reinforcing India’s global diplomatic stature.