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St. Pious School. St Francis College Hyd. Hyd Cent Univ. Indian Diplomat. Ambassador to Italy. Hyderabadi. Views personal. RTs not endorsements.

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It was a privilege to call on the President of Italy, H.E.Sergio Mattarella for an enriching discussion about elevating India-Italy Strategic Partnership. @MEAIndia @IndiainItaly @ItalyinIndia
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Il Presidente #Mattarella ha ricevuto le Lettere Credenziali dei nuovi Ambasciatori di Nepal๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต, Thailandia ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ, Guinea ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ณ, Lettonia ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป, India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ, Andorra ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฉ
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Privileged to receive two VIPs at work today ! Parents dropped in to figure out why their daughter spends long hours at work and what diplomats do. Not sure if they understood ๐Ÿ˜€
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For diplomats, the flag has pride of place in meetings, National Days, signing MoUs & Agreements, at India House & Embassy, the Ambassadorโ€™s car etc. We honor the tricolor and wear it on our sleeve ! #Tiranga
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Sharing @MEAIndia โ€™s Press Release about my next diplomatic assignment :
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MEA team from Delhi and diplomats from our Embassy in Washington D.C at work during PMโ€™s visit to USA- negotiating Joint Statements issued after PM-POTUS meeting and Quad Leadersโ€™ Summit @IndianEmbassyUS @IndianDiplomacy @indiandiplomats
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What happens behind scenes in MEA for an event like Quad Leaders Summit ? - Prep mtngs, PPTs & folders - Inter-Ministerial consultations - Coordination with concerned Embassies - Drafting documents๐Ÿ˜… - Negotiating outcome documents - Hard work & team spirit ! @indiandiplomats
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Privileged to call on the Honโ€™ble President of India and receive a Letter of Credentials as Indiaโ€™s Ambassador to Italy. Will strive to further strengthen growing India-Italy relations. @rashtrapatibhvn @MEAIndia
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Countdown has begun with one month to go for Prime Ministerโ€™s visit to USA ! Here are some members of the India-US team working on the visit.
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Pleasure to meet Canadaโ€™s High Commissioner-designate to India, Ambassador Cameron MacKay. Welcomed him to South Block and wished him the very best as he assumes charge. Look forward to working with him and his team ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ @HCCanInd @CanadainIndia
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Privileged to be in #IndianForeignService and #ServingTheNation . Honoured to represent rising India either abroad or @MEAIndia โฉ, Delhi โฆ @IndianDiplomacy โฉ โฆโฆ @indiandiplomats โฉ
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US-India-RoK agree to commence an informal trilateral Technology Dialogue led by respective National Security Councils. Dialogue will focus on critical and emerging technologies. Launch in first quarter of 2024.
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JOINT FACT SHEET: Launching the U.S.-ROK Next Generation Critical and Emerging Technologies...

Today, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) National Security Advisor Cho Tae-yong chaired the inaugural U.S.-ROK Next Generation Critical and Emerging...

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After six weeks of living out of suitcases, four flights from Helsinki-Delhi and quarantine, we moved to what will be home for a few years in Delhi. The best part ? This view; and batch-mates & diplomat colleagues as neighbours ๐Ÿ˜€ @indiandiplomats
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Out batch completes 26 years today as diplomats ! Coming from different states & backgrounds,, traversing the globe for postings, meeting in Delhi, the camaraderie grows with years. โฆโฆ @indiandiplomats โฉ
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Leaving Finland today after three years, with great memories, unforgettable moments, and having made many new friends. Looking forward to a new chapter of life and work in Delhi.
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One for memories ! Two @indiandiplomats who served as Secretary (East) in MEA #PreetiSaran #VijayThakurSingh and @rivagdas who is holding that post now #womenindiplomacy
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A much younger me in 2012 with then President Shimon Peres during my posting in #Israel . On the right - Ambassador @NavtejSarna . #IndiaIsraelAt30
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Congratulations @dcmanjunath on your promotion as Joint Secretary ! This is a milestone - our best wishes as you move to Head a Division in MEA @indiandiplomats
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In Washington D.C with colleagues from Ministry of Defence for the 2+2 Inter-sessional review meeting with US counterparts. Catching up with batch mateโฆ @ranganathan_sr โฉ
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Congratulations Ambassador Garcetti !! The credential ceremony today was a very memorable occasion.
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I am deeply honored to present my credentials to President Droupadi Murmu today @RashtrapatiBhvn . Thank you to the Government of India for your close and fruitful partnership with the United States. Iโ€™m excited to deepen #USIndia ties as we work together on defining issues of ourโ€ฆ
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Privileged to serve the nation as a diplomat and the opportunity to work with the finest colleagues and foreign counterparts. @indiandiplomats #IFSDay #IndianForeignService
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Americas Division bids a fond farewell to โฆ @PrernaShahi4 โฉ, Deputy Secretary, who is moving to Washington D.C. for her next assignment.
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See Indiaโ€™s Ambassadors to USA featured in a photo gallery in the Embassy of India in Washington D.C. The list includes Whoโ€™s who of Indian diplomacy ! @indiandiplomats
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Visited the very impressive and new premesis of the US Consulate in Hyderabad. Complimented Jennifer Larson @USCGHyderabad on the enhanced operational capacity & excellent design. @USAndIndia
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Spring is in the air at the MEA Residential complex
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My brother-in-law Commodore Srinivas superannuated after serving 33 years as a submariner in the Indian Navy. Featured in pics - my very Fauji sister and niece. @indiannavy
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Postings & transfers are a part of life for diplomats. But it is always tough to bid farewell to friends and batch-mates. Good luck in #Geneva @anupamifs !
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Thank you for the excellent partnership with Australia as we strengthened our Quad engagement. Wishing you the very best in your next posting. PS: Australian diplomats are very impressive and dynamic !
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Less than a week until my ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณposting concludes๐Ÿ˜ข. One of the many highlights has been working closely with some of @MEAIndia โ€™s exceedingly talented diplomats - among the best across my 28-year diplomatic career - in driving fwd ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ties with passion, professionalism & alacrity.
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US delegation accompanying Secretary of Commerce who is visiting India, participated in #Holi festivities in Delhi today !
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Bidding farewell to Deirdre Kent, Canadian Charge dโ€™Affaires & Deputy High Commissioner @DKentCAN who is leaving India for her next diplomatic assignment. Thank you for the partnership and good luck ! @CanadainIndia
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Bid farewell to US Embassyโ€™s Charge dโ€™ Affaires Ambassador Elizabeth Jones & Minister (Consular) Donald Heflin on completion of their assignments in India. Appreciated their cooperation, friendship & professionalism during a hectic period of ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธties. @USAndIndia
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Chasing the moon in Washington D.C today
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#InternationalWomensDay Kudos to my fantastic colleagues dealing with US & Canada. Confident, bright and thorough professionals - Shruti Pandey @devika_lal @PrernaShahi4 #womenpower @indiandiplomats
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Paying tribute to former External Affairs Minister Smt Sushma Swaraj ji on her birth anniversary. Cherish 3 years I worked in Diaspora Division under her guidance, revamping policies & programs. Pic - receiving in July 2017 letter of appointment as Amb to Finland.
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Excellent meeting with US Consul Generals based in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata & Hyderabad. Exchanged notes about our respective efforts to deepen ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธrelations. @USAndIndia @USAndMumbai @USAndHyderabad @USAndKolkata @USAndChennai
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Engaging discussion with @USAmbKeshap on taking forward India-US business & tech collaborations. Appreciate proactive efforts by @USIBC in enriching the ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธstrategic partnership.
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It was a delight to review @USIBC 's activities to build US-India economic and trade ties with Additional Secretary @VaniRao1 and her extremely dedicated @MEAIndia team. On ICET, Indus-X, the digital economy, fintech, energy, supply chain, and more, we work every day inโ€ฆ
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Extremely grateful to fantastic colleagues in Americas Division for their professionalism, hard work and camaraderie ! Your support and dedication were crucial as we navigated a crucial phase together as Team AMS.
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Team AMS bids farewell to its leader. Additional Secretary @VaniRao1 guided the India-US relationship through the most exciting times. Her contribution to this partnership will always be remembered. Privileged to work with her and learn from her. Bon Voyage Maโ€™am.
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South Block enveloped in a thick blanket of fog as we came to work this morning. Visibility 230 m:
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Appreciate the partnership and support of our ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ friends and counterparts based in India and the U.S. #Thanksgiving . โฆ @USAndIndia โฉ โฆ @State_SCA โฉ
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Intricate #Kantha saris or the rich hues of #Kanjivarams - it is a pleasure to be draped in and showcase Indiaโ€™s incredible variety of handlooms #Vocal4Handmade
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Greetings and wishes filled with hope for 2021. A tough year is behind us and hopefully better times ahead. As diplomats we worked throughout COVID, initially in virtual mode now back in office adapting to the new normal ๐Ÿ˜ท! Waiting for vaccines and return to pre-Covid life ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿผ
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#NationalHandloomDay . I loved showcasing our beautiful traditional weaves for formal diplomatic events abroad. My favorites here: #Kanjivaram and #Benares . Pics from Helsinki, early 2020.
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2023 was an intense & very productive year for India-U.S. engagement. Some highlights: - Launch of iCET, Jan - PMโ€™s State visit to US, June - President Bidenโ€™s visit for G20, Sept - 2+2 Dialogue Nov - Critical technologies as a key driver Watch excellent recap video
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As we embark on 2024, letโ€™s recap the achievements and highlights of 2023 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ partnership.
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Honor to have the opportunity of representing our nation ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ. Grateful for the camaraderie and friendships in India & abroad. Incredible journey with #indianforeignservice @indiandiplomats sr
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Statement by President Joseph Biden on the occasion of Indiaโ€™s 75th Independence Day
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Glad to have on board Mahesh Kumar @MaheshIFS as Director in Americas Division. He hit the ground running !. Here is Mahesh receiving and seeing off US Special Presidential Envoy on Climate John Kerry @ClimateEnvoy
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Miss those days when she held my hand and sported pig tails ! She grew up so quickly to become a confident, bubbly young lady navigating life admirably. Proud of her on #DaughtersDay and everyday
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India-Australia-Japan-United States Senior Officials Consultations

India-Australia-Japan-United States Senior Officials Consultations

www.mea.gov.in
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Friday's Quad senior officials virtual meeting ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ
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3rd India-Australia-Japan-USA Ministerial Meeting today
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3rd India-Australia-Japan-USA Ministerial Meeting

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Will miss my friend & dear colleague Anju. She was a warm, friendly, cheerful & strong person. As a diplomat she was a professional, hardworking & well-liked. RIP Dr Anju Kumar. You are an inspiration to many ! Pic 2019, Helsinki- Anju visited as Joint Secy, Central Europe.
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Pleasure to meet Satoshi Suzuki, Japanโ€™s Ambassador to Italy and exchange notes, including about his previous posting as Ambassador to India. @amb_SuzukiJP
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Team Americas Division bid a fond farewell to our colleague Director @MaheshIFS who is moving to Johannesburg as Consul General. Thank you Mahesh & wish you the very best in @indiainjoburg .
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Director (Americas) @dcmanjunath and US Embassy Health Attache Preetha Rajaraman receiving US Covid assistance of Remdesivir vials #IndiaFightsCorona #USIndiaDosti ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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The American people stand united with India in the fight against COVID-19! Today, 125,000 vials of the antiviral drug Remdesivir arrived from the U.S. -the 4th relief shipment- and there are more life-saving supplies on the way. Thanks @USAID and @HHSGov for coord! #USIndiaDosti
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Rashtrapati Bhavan or the Presidentโ€™s Estate this evening.
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We are just doing our job ๐Ÿ™
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Indiaโ€™s relentless diplomats working round the โฐ making sure that the assistance landing in Indian airports get through. This, even as several officials are affected by Covid-19. A different but crucial frontline. Please stay as safe as possible @VaniRao1
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My father Dharmapuram Maruthi Mohan. My pillar of strength & inspiration. Studied in Gooty village, Anantapur now in AP. PhD from Roorkee after 3 kids. Engineer & expert in water & waste water mangmt. They dont make them like him anymore. #FathersDay
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First Quad Leadersโ€™ Virtual Summit to take place on 12 March 2021. Press Release by Ministry of External Affairs India.
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Taking a break after a very intense and hectic year at work ! Attending a traditional wedding in Hyderabad, with Covid protocols
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Bidding farewell to Under Secretary Rishi Kant who is moving on to his next assignment. Glad to spend time with the team on #ThanksgivingDay
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Kudos to my friend, Australian Deputy High Commissioner in Delhi for draping a sari so elegantly !
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A coincidence of green with #Quad Sous Sherpa Rao at the @VibrantGujarat curtain raiser for Heads of Mission
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Quad Senior Officials Meeting held today. See MEA, India Press Release here :
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Quad Senior Officials Meeting

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Prime Ministerโ€™s visit to USA and Egypt Press Release issued
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Great to catch up with my US counterpart Donald Lu in Washington D.C. @State_SCA @ranganathan_sr
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Enjoyed interacting with high school students in Anajipuram village. Spoke about @indiandiplomats & their work. Touched to learn about their hopes for a bright future. Encouraged them to consider career options other than software engineer & doctor ! @PamelaSatpathy
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Excellent discussions on foreign policy issues at Heads of Missions Conference. Enjoyed the camaraderie & company of colleagues and batch-mates from across the world @indiandiplomats
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150 oak trees were planted in #Turku city in #Finland in 2019 to mark 150th anniversary of #MahatmaGandhi . A most memorable event during my posting - thanks to proactive Indian community & @cityofturku . These are recent pics of trees. @AmbKoukkuRonde
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My mother, Shobhavathi, a Graduate who chose to be a home maker. Most selfless person & best cook I know. Learnt from her about motherhood. Imbibed values & discipline from her. Instilled love of music & nature. Owe everything I have to her. #HappyMothersDay Amma
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No civil service pedigree ! Father is a retired engineer and mother is a graduate who chose to be homemaker. They studied in village / small town.
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@VaniRao1 R ur parents also civil servants? Just asking
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A friend requested me to post this plea for a #PLASMA donor for a COVID Patient in #Faridabad Hemant Kumar, 42 yrs Asian Hospital Sector 21 Faridabad Contact person: Ms Jeevan Jyoti- 09212151411 Please contact them directly ๐Ÿ™
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Prime Ministerโ€™s departure statement ahead of his visit to USA and Egypt
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AMS (Americas) Division bid farewell to four officers and welcomed their successors. Thank you Rachita, Ramkumar, Praveen and Raju for working through COVID. Good luck for your next assignments !
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#MothersDay . Amma - always grateful for her selfless love, support and affection.
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Great to back home in #Hyderabad . In quarantine at hotel. View of quiet streets usually bustling with traffic & people. In Covid era - am closer to near & dear ones In same time zone finally !
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Indiaโ€™s inclusion in the plurilateral Minerals Security Partnership was an outcome of our PMโ€™s visit to US in June this year @IndianEmbassyUS @USAndIndia
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Secretary, @MinesMinIndia attending the 4th Minerals Security Partnership Principals' meeting at the London Metal Exchange today.
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While transiting through #Doha recently had a glimpse of the charming and colorful market or #souk .
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Joint Readout Issued after Quad Foreign Ministersโ€™ Meeting in New York today
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Joined colleagues in Americas Division to bid a virtual farewell to @SudhakarDalela Deputy Chief of Mission in our Embassy in Washington D.C. Thanked him for his support & seamless cooperation. Wish you the very best as Ambassador to Bhutan
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Bidding farewell to US Cdโ€™A @edgardkagan , who is leaving after 4 action packed & eventful years of ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธrelations. On behalf of AMS Division in MEA, thank you & good luck for your next assignment in US NSC. @USAmbIndia @State_SCA Note: Masks removed only for pic
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Rishi Kant, Under Secretary from AMS Division, MEA received Covid assistance from Province of #Ontario in #Canada .
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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Continuing cooperation with our Strategic Partner. A shipment of 500 ventilators arrives from Canada. Grateful to the Provincial Government of Ontario, Canada for this generous donation.
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Wishing everyone a joyous and festive Deepavali with family and friends
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Amb Dinkar Srivastava, retired IFS officer 1978 batch presented a copy of his book โ€œForgotten #Kashmir -The Other side of the Line of Controlโ€. Look forward to reading it. @indiandiplomats
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Appreciate the role and proactive efforts of @USISPForum in India and the US in deepening commercial ties. Share your optimism and enthusiasm as both countries build technology collaborations.
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USISPF bid farewell and honoured Ambassador @VaniRao1 , Ministry of External Affairs, as she embarks on her new journey as India's Ambassador to Italy. Grateful for her impactful role in strengthening US-India ties. Special thanks to Ambassador @NavtejSarna , Generalโ€ฆ
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In Canada with Secretary (East) โฆ @AmbSaurabhKumar โฉ, High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma, Consul General in Toronto โฆ @_apoorvasri โฉ, Consul General in Vancouver, Manish Kumar & other colleagues
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#WorldEnvironmentDay . Pic taken by my mother today in #Hyderabad . Miss visiting hometown !
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Opening remarks by the four Leaders at the Quad Meeting in Hiroshima short while ago. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ
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AMS Division bidding a fond farewell to colleagues who are moving for postings abroad. Thank you Vishal Das and Abhinav Kumar ! Wish you the very best always
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Fifth India-U.S. 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue to be held in Delhi, 10 November. Press Release by โฆ @MEAIndia โฉ issued today.
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#HappyThanksgiving to our American counterparts and friends in India & USA. Thank you for the partnership, friendship and solidarity ! โฆ @USAndIndia โฉ โฆ @State_SCA โฉ
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Visited the Air India #Kanishka memorial in Toronto which honors 329 persons who lost their lives in 1985 due to a terrorist attack.
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Snow-covered landscapes as seen enroute Toronto
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Inaugural meeting of India-US Strategic Trade Dialogue was held in Washington D.C yesterday. Here is press release issued on conclusion of this Dialogue
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After three years as Ambassador of India to Finland and Estonia, I am looking forward to joining the Ministry of External Affairs in Delhi in July. Good to be back home too !!
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Recently visited the #9 /11 Memorial in New York. Tall building is Freedom Tower, the new One World Trade Centre. Today is 20 years since that terror attack. #911Anniversary
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These striking red and huge flowers of silk cotton or Bombax tree stand out in our farm and can be spotted from afar.
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Memories from travelling in pre-Covid times ! #WorldPhotographyDay Girona, #Spain Red Square, #Moscow Ivalo, in Arctic Finland Brandenburg Gate, #Berlin
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Kudos to @GatewayHouseIND and @CIGIonline for an excellent Track 1.5 India-Canada Dialogue yesterday. Evident that ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆneed to engage in such conversations regularly
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Delighted to participate in the third India-Canada Track 1.5 Dialogue with my counterpart FM @FP_Champagne . Both of us expressed confidence in the further growth of our bilateral relationship. Underlined how closely India and Canada are cooperating in global affairs.
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Catching up on a sunny day in Helsinki ! Thank you Nina Vaskunlahti, Under Secretary of State - it was great to work with you during your term as Ambassador of Finland in Delhi. Kiitos ๐Ÿ™ @Ulkoministerio @IndEmbFinEst @FinlandinIndia
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Farewells are a time to celebrate work we did together & raise a toast to professionalism of friends in Foreign Ministry of Finland. Look forward to seeing you in Delhi ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ @PirittaAsunmaa @HarriKamarainen @titta_maja @AmbKoukkuRonde & #AriTasanen @Ulkoministerio @FinlandinIndia
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So nice to meet in Rome, โฆPaul Teesalu, Estoniaโ€™s Ambassador to Italy. Recalled working together to build India-Estonia relations while he was Under Secy in #Tallinn . โฆ @realPaulTeesalu โฉ โฆ @IndiainTallinn โฉ โฆ @Estonia_in_IN โฉ
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Thank you for the melodious gesture ! Awesome rendition of Vande Mataram by your talented team.
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Happy 74th Republic Day, India! We are celebrating #RepublicDay with a rendition of ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ national song Vande Mataram! US Officers Raghavan (flute) & Stephanie (guitar) team up with @pavithra_chari , singer featured on a 2023 #GRAMMYs nominated album & a @StateDept @1beatmusic alum!
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@USAndIndia Thank you US Embassy for the warm greetings, ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ท friendship and partnership ! #India @75 @IndianDiplomacy
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