Jayant N. Khobragade named Ambassador to Poland; Srinivas Gotru to be Ambassador to ASEAN
Khobragade moves from the ASEAN mission, which Gotru, a Joint Secretary in MEA, will now head.
Summary
The Ministry of External Affairs announced on 4 January 2025 that Jayant N. Khobragade (IFS: 1995), currently Ambassador of India to ASEAN, has been appointed the next Ambassador of India to Poland. In a separate announcement the same day, MEA named Srinivas Gotru (IFS: 1997), presently a Joint Secretary in the Ministry, as the next Ambassador of India to ASEAN. Both officers are expected to take up their assignments shortly.
Key facts
- Announced
- 4 January 2025, MEA
- Poland
- Jayant N. Khobragade (IFS 1995), earlier Ambassador to ASEAN
- ASEAN
- Srinivas Gotru (IFS 1997), earlier Joint Secretary, MEA
- Status
- Expected to take up assignments shortly
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Jayant N. Khobragade, appointed on 4 January 2025, will be India's next Ambassador to which country?
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Correct answer: A — Poland
MEA: Jayant N. Khobragade (IFS: 1995), presently Ambassador to ASEAN, has been appointed the next Ambassador of India to Poland.
Who was appointed on 4 January 2025 as the next Ambassador of India to ASEAN?
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Correct answer: B — Srinivas Gotru
MEA: Srinivas Gotru (IFS: 1997), presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry, has been appointed the next Ambassador of India to ASEAN.