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Vinay KwatraEmbassy of India, Washington D.C.

Vinay Kwatra joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1988 and served as India’s Foreign Secretary from May 2022 to July 2024. His career includes ambassadorial appointments in Nepal and France, senior work in the Prime Minister’s Office and an earlier commercial posting in Washington. He took charge as Ambassador on 12 August 2024.

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I am unsafe at home, or afraid for my safety

Confidential help, local police, shelter, and support to return to India.

Embassy of India, Washington D.C. · 24×7 emergency for Indian nationals+1 202 550 9931

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Put you in touch with local police, shelters and women's support organisations
Arrange emergency accommodation and travel to India under ICWF
Handle your case confidentially, without contacting anyone you name as unsafe

The mission cannot

Intervene in a custody or divorce matter under local law
Guarantee anonymity from local police where a crime must be reported

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