Today I resigned from the Indian Foreign Service after an incredible 34 years in diplomacy. Such a privilege. Transited to a new responsibility. Sworn in as a Member of the Union Public Service Comission. Working Life comes full circle.
Sanjay Verma
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- When three out of four on a panel have the same first name....what were millions of parents thinking decades ago across the country...??!!
- As a former Chief of Protocol, I know the position's privileges, and thanklessness:). But, it is said that only the finest and gullible agree to full time bandh galas. Farewell to Nagesh, our outgoing, and welcoming Anshuman, our incoming CoP.
- Pleasure to receive Ukrainian Deputy FM @EmineDzheppar. Perspectives shared. Discussed bilateral engagements and cooperation going forward. Wishing her a good trip. Her first as DFM, but a country she is familiar with. @MEAIndia @IndiainUkraine @DrSJaishankar @IndianDiplomacy
- West in a frame. Five former Secretary Wests of the Ministry of External Affairs in a Kodak Moment. Such wonderful mentors and friends ...Navtej Sarna, Sujata Mehta, Dinkar Khullar, and Nalin Surie.
- Relatively the world's smallest diplomatic corps under the world's tallest statue. 3 days infused with inspiration, guidance, direction, pride, resolve, camaraderie and standard gossip at Kevadiya during the 10th Heads of Mission Conference of MEA.
- As we approach the 14th anniversary of the 26/11 attacks, the UN Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee is in Mumbai today. The city has moved on, but not forgotten. Today at the Taj Hotel we will remind the world. Never Again...
- Renowned Indologist, Prof Maria Krzysztof Byrski, also a former Polish Amb to India received a Padma Shri today. Well deserved honour. PM thanked him for Poland's assistance in Op Ganga. @Adam_Burakowski @IndiainPoland
- Rashtrapatiji's visit to Belgrade will be the first- ever State visit between India and Serbia. The visit will consolidate our close and warm ties further, and will encourage greater economic and commercial partnership between the two countries.Replying to @sidhant
- We have opened our Embassy in Lithuania. Wishing our first Ambassador (designate), Devesh Uttam the very best as he readies to assume his duties in Vilnius. @MEAIndia @IndiainLithuana
- All the best, Vikram. You come with a full toolkit and a substantial empirical base. You will surely add significantly to this Corner Room. Catch your breath occasionally, and enjoy the ride.Shri Vikram Misri assumed charge as Foreign Secretary today. #TeamMEA extends a warm welcome to Foreign Secretary Misri and wishes him a successful tenure ahead.
- Delighted to welcome 11 Permanent Representatives (Ambassadors) to the United Nations on a familiarisation visit. An Incredible India experience awaits them: 5 cities in 7 days and facetime with important interlocutors. @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @IndiainUN @UNinIndia
- #OperationDost adds a glorious chapter to our effective Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief Diplomacy. India was amongst the first to respond, in strength, and stayed long to help Turkiye. Kudos @NDRFHQ @IndianAirforce and 60 Para Field Hospital @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacyNDRF teams deployed under #OperationDost for #Earthquake #RescueOps in Türkiye returns back. NDRF worked hard in contributing to alleviate the huge tragedy in Turkey’s earthquake. #TurkeySyriaEarthquake #SavingLivesAndBeyond 🇮🇳 @PMOIndia @HMOIndia @MEAIndia @PIBHomeAffairs
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- Warm Welcome and Best Wishes to @MsCMcCaffrey UNICEF's India Representative. Looking forward to working together with @UNICEFIndia to realise our common goals and vision. @MEAIndia @IndiaUNNewYork @IndiaUNGeneva
