Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Vikram Misri

How Vikram Misri built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Vikram Misri is an Indian diplomat and a member of the Indian Foreign Service. He assumed the role of India's 35th Foreign Secretary in July 2024. Before this appointment, he served as the Deputy National Security Advisor of India from January 2022 to July 2024. His diplomatic career also includes a tenure as the Indian ambassador to China, a position he held from January 2019 to December 2021.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1989: Joined Indian Foreign Service

In 1989, Vikram Misri joined the Indian Foreign Service.

1991: Served in Indian Missions in Brussels and Tunis

Between 1991 and 1996, Vikram Misri served in various capacities in the Indian missions in Brussels and Tunis.

1996: Served in Indian Missions in Brussels and Tunis

Between 1991 and 1996, Vikram Misri served in various capacities in the Indian missions in Brussels and Tunis.

1997: Appointed Private Secretary to Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral

In 1997, Vikram Misri was appointed the Private Secretary to Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral.

2012: Appointed Private Secretary to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh

In 2012, Vikram Misri was appointed the private secretary to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

2014: Appointed Ambassador to Spain

In 2014, Vikram Misri was appointed the ambassador to Spain.

2016: Appointed Ambassador to Myanmar

In 2016, Vikram Misri was appointed the ambassador to Myanmar.

January 2019: Appointed Ambassador of India to China

In January 2019, Vikram Misri was appointed as the ambassador of India to China.

2019: Appointed Ambassador to China

In 2019, Vikram Misri was appointed the ambassador to China.

2020: Involved in China-India Skirmishes

During the 2020-2021 China-India skirmishes, Vikram Misri, then ambassador, held meetings with senior Chinese officials including Liu Jianchao to discuss tensions.

December 2021: End of term as ambassador of India to China

In December 2021, Vikram Misri's term as the ambassador of India to China ended.

2021: Involved in China-India Skirmishes

During the 2020-2021 China-India skirmishes, Vikram Misri, then ambassador, held meetings with senior Chinese officials including Liu Jianchao to discuss tensions.