Updated February 26th, 2020 at 12:28 IST
Jawed Ashraf to be India's new envoy to France
Seasoned diplomat Jawed Ashraf was on Wednesday appointed India's next Ambassador to France.
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New Delhi -- Seasoned diplomat Jawed Ashraf was on Wednesday appointed India's next Ambassador to France.
Ashraf, a 1991-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, is presently serving as Indian High Commissioner to Singapore.
"He is expected to take up the assignment shortly," the Ministry of External Affairs said.
Ashraf succeeds Vinay Mohan Kwatra as India's Ambassador to France, considered a crucial posting in view of rising strategic ties between the two countries.
Kwatra has been appointed India's Ambassador to Nepal.
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Published February 26th, 2020 at 12:28 IST