Embassy of India, Washington D.C.

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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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Public programmes throughout the year

Yoga, Hindi, film, festivals and student engagement connect the Embassy to communities across its jurisdiction.

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