Vinay Mohan Kwatra gets 16-month extension as foreign secretary

Foreign secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra has been granted a 16-month extension in the post beyond his date of superannuation on December 31 this year, a personnel ministry order said. Kwatra had assumed office as foreign secretary on May 1 this year, succeeding Harsh Vardhan Shringla to the post. The extension of his tenure comes at a time when India is assuming the presidency of the G-20. India is set to host the G-20 Summit next year.