Foreign Secretary

September 18, 2026 3:44 PM

‘No nation builds a chip alone’: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlights partnerships at SEMICON India 2026

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday emphasised the importance of international partnerships in building resilient semiconductor supply chains, saying that “no nation builds a chip alone” and calling on companies to build “with India, not merely in India.” Addressing SEMICON India 2026, Misri began by expressing gratitude to the India Semiconductor Mission and the organisers for providing him the opportunity to address stakeholders from different nations and communities gathered at ...

August 5, 2026 10:22 PM

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visits Sri Lanka, reviews bilateral cooperation and development projects

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri paid an official visit to Sri Lanka on Wednesday, reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties under its Neighbourhood First policy and Vision MAHASAGAR while reviewing progress on key connectivity, infrastructure, energy and development projects. The visit marked Misri's first standalone trip to Sri Lanka since assuming office as Foreign Secretary. He had previously visited the island nation as part of the Indian delegations accompanying Prime M...

July 29, 2026 12:53 AM

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s China visit focused on advancing bilateral ties, trade, people-to-people exchanges, border peace: MEA

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's official visit to China focused on discussions to advance bilateral relations, including trade and economic cooperation, cultural ties, people-to-people exchanges and maintaining peace and tranquillity along the India-China border areas, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. Addressing a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Misri visited China from July 27 to July 28 and held a series of high-level meetings in Beijing, includin...

June 15, 2026 1:48 PM

India, France explore expanded nuclear cooperation; Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stresses indigenisation in Rafale partnership

India and France have agreed to deepen cooperation in the nuclear energy sector, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron discussing opportunities in conventional nuclear power as well as emerging technologies such as small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced modular reactors during bilateral talks in Nice. Addressing a special media briefing on PM Modi’s visit, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said recent legislative reforms in India’s nuclear sector have opene...

April 15, 2026 12:52 PM

India, Germany agree to deepen strategic ties; Johann Wadephul hails progress

India and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, agreeing to deepen cooperation across a wide range of sectors during the India-Germany Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held in Berlin on Tuesday. The consultations were co-chaired by India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Germany’s State Secretary Géza Andreas von Geyr. During the visit, Misri also met German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, who appreciated the steady progress in the India-Germany S...

January 14, 2026 10:35 PM

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets IDCPC Vice Minister Sun Haiyan

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Sun Haiyan, Vice Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), during her visit to India from January 12 to 14. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the discussions between Misri and Sun Haiyan covered progress made in stabilizing and rebuilding bilateral ties with priority on business and people-centric engagements, and ways to take bilateral engagement forward in the new year. The Chinese side congratulated...

July 2, 2025 10:32 AM

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets Mauritian leadership, discusses strengthening bilateral ties

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri paid an official visit to Mauritius on Tuesday, marking his second visit to the island nation in his current role. The visit came shortly after a telephone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam on June 24, during which both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the Enhanced Strategic Partnership between the two countries. During his visit, Misri called on President Dharambeer Gokho...

June 13, 2025 11:47 AM

India, China agree to expedite resumption of direct flights, rebuild bilateral ties

India and China have agreed to expedite the resumption of direct air services and work towards stabilising and rebuilding their bilateral ties, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. The announcement followed a meeting between Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri during his two-day visit to India. The two sides reviewed the progress made since their last talks in Beijing on January 27 and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening people-centr...

September 16, 2024 5:55 PM

Vikram Misri assumes charge as Foreign Secretary of India

Vikram Misri assumed the charge of Foreign Secretary of India on Monday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed warm regards and best wishes to Foreign Secretary Misri for a successful tenure ahead. "Shri Vikram Misri assumed charge as Foreign Secretary today. #TeamMEA extends a warm welcome to Foreign Secretary Misri and wishes him a successful tenure ahead," said MEA spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal in a post on X. Misri, 59, succeeds Vinay Mohan Kwatra, whose tenure was marked by not...

September 16, 2024 6:12 PM

Vikram Misri appointed India’s new Foreign Secretary

The Indian government has announced the appointment of Vikram Misri as the country's new Foreign Secretary. Misri, a 1989-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service, will succeed Vinay Mohan Kwatra in this crucial diplomatic role. The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) approved the proposal put forward by the Ministry of External Affairs for Misri's appointment. Currently serving as the Deputy National Security Adviser, Misri will assume his new position on July 15, 2024, following the en...