Former Foreign Secretary, Ambassador to USA, Bangladesh and Thailand and Chief Coordinator of India’s G20 Presidency.. Other Twitter handle is
@HarshShringla
Howdy Houston!
It’s a bright afternoon here in Houston.
Looking forward to a wide range of programmes in this dynamic and energetic city today and tomorrow.
Congratulations to all my Indian Foreign Service colleagues on the occasion of
#IFSDay
! May you continue to make a difference to the nation through your passion, dedication and hard work in India and abroad!
Newly renovated ‘smart city’ riverfront along pristine Jhelum in
#Srinagar
offered amazing experiences-cycling 🚴♂️ pedestrian walkways & cafes
Had the fortune of making an adorable friend Moosa, who was on a walk with his mother & aunt
Kashmir has enriched me with many memories
I strongly condemn the recent terrorist attacks in France, including today's heinous attack in Nice inside a church. Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and the people of France. India stands with France in the fight against terrorism.
Celebrating Indian Woman Diplomats! From the 1st & only Indian woman diplomat Amb CB Muthamma in 1949 2 over 200 today (25% of IFS), women Indian Foreign Service officers have made seminal contributions in defining and implementing India’s foreign policy
#Internationalwomensday
Privileged to participate in the first G20 meeting of India’s Presidency chaired by G20 Sherpa
@amitabhk87
at the historic city of
#Udaipur
capital of the Mewar region of
#Rajasthan
@g20org
Honoured to call on External Affairs Minister
@DrSJaishankar
and receive the benefit of his advice and guidance. An added bonus was an autographed copy of his latest book
#WhyIndiaMatters
which I have already started reading
My search for the elusive, highly endangered
#HimalayanSalamander
finally succeeded when the
@WWFINDIA
team and local stakeholders with me identified two wonderful specimen at Majhedhura near
#Darjeeling
. Only problem was the dozens of bloodsucking leeches that infested the area
Proud to cast my vote for progress, development and strong and capable leadership of the nation ! My message exhorting citizens, especially first time voters, to exercise their democratic right to vote was also recorded at my polling booth No 23/166 Deshbandhu District Library,
An honour to welcome Hon Chief Minister of
#AndhraPradesh
Shri
@ysjagan
on his visit to
#USA
, his first visit abroad since his overwhelming victory in the 2019 elections
@USIBC
A record number of of 18.8 million tourists visited J&K in 2022
Our expectation is that this Tourism Working Group meeting will further boost tourism potential of the UT & bring prosperity to the lives of people here
#G20Kashmir
#DalLake
@PMOIndia
@tourismgoi
@manojsinha_
The COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge in which India has to lead both regionally and globally. Interact on live chat with Foreign Secretary at
#ICWAWebinar
on Sept. 4 @ 1800 hrs IST.
A great new initiative to allow senior citizens above 85 years to vote at their homes. My mother at 91 cast her vote yesterday thanks to
@narendramodi
@ECISVEEP
My heartfelt thanks to Hon’ble
@BengalGovernor
for soft launch of the book ‘Not an Accidental Rise’.
I was truly touched by your generous comments this morning at the beautiful and historic Raj Bhawan, Darjeeling.
@dr_dipmala
Today I spoke on the House floor to stand with India and Prime Minister
@narendramodi
as he works to bring peace to the region, expand democracy and unite the people of
#JammuAndKashmir
with the greater Indian community.
My assessment of the current situation in
#Bangladesh
- student unrest giving way to a wider movement and the communication blackout. Any instability will have implications on
#India
- we will need to watch this space closely and offer any assistance that can contribute to
#WATCH
| On countrywide protests in Bangladesh against job quotas, Harsh V Shringla, former Ambassador of India to Bangladesh says, "These demonstrations in Bangladesh, student protests have been going on for the last three, four days. They have taken a number of lives, and there
Delighted to meet and interact with all 4 IAS toppers from Darjeeling District, Ritika Verma (rank 25), Jayshree Pradhan (rank 52), Gautam Thakuri (rank 391) and Ajay Moktan (rank 494), and to felicitate them for their remarkable achievement in the All India Civil Services (UPSC)
On IFS day, greetings to all
#IndianForeignService
officers. Their work towards
#ServingTheNation
, furthering national interests globally are commendable."
- PM Shri Narendra Modi.
Thank you Foreign Secretary
@harshvshringla
for your warm and gracious hospitality in hosting us for lunch yesterday at the Ministry of External Affairs – a relaxing and enjoyable time with good conversation on the expanding
#USIndiaPartnership
.
The 3rd Tourism Working Group meeting has also been an opportunity for the world to come to the doorstep of Kashmiri artisans
This is expected to give a big push to the handicrafts sector in
#Kashmir
with a huge export potential.
#G20Kashmir
@g20org
@PMOIndia
@manojsinha_
My contribution in today’s
@EconomicTimes
on a uniquely Indian path to
#ViksitBharat
, a developed India by 2047, and the positive impact this would have on the global order
Delighted to receive
@NMenonRao
, former Foreign Secretary (I had the privilege of working closely under her supervision) and Ambassador of
#India
to
#USA
, who provided me with a wealth of information and suggestions on the relationship
Honoured to address the
@AiwcIndia
at their biannual conference at
#Darjeeling
today and speak of the huge strides made in recent years on women’s rights and issues, including women-led development and enhanced representation in
#Parliament
and state assemblies. Delegates led by
A pleasure to meet Gen James Mattis, former US Secretary of Defence and exchange views on several areas of interest.
I thanked him for presenting me with a copy of his book ‘Call Sign Chaos’
Looking forward to read it.
Today I was honored to host a round table Congressional Member briefing with Ambassador
@harshvshringla
. Although the briefing was private, my colleagues and I asked serious questions about
#Kashmir
.
Former FS & ex-envoy to USA Harsh V Shringla writes exclusively for ET on how assassination attempt on Donald Trump could be a game changer for 2024 US presidential polls
@ETPolitics
@harshvshringla
@pranabsamanta
Delighted to host Governor John Carney of Delaware, USA at
#G20
Secretariat today.
Exchanged perspectives on India's G20 priorities and collaborative opportunities for India & the US.
#G20India
@g20org
@JohnCarneyDE
@USAndIndia
I thank the
#Baltimore
#Gurudwara
for inviting me to address the
#Sikh
congregation on steps taken by the Govt of
#India
to address the long standing requests of the community. What I said is on YouTube
Blending tradition with innovation!
A mini Bharat at the
#G20
Summit venue with emphasis on India’s
#ODOP
and GI products backed by cutting edge fintech like the Central Bank Digital Currency
#CraftsBazaar
#BharatMandapam
#G20India
@MEAIndia
The loss of a valued colleague is never easy to bear, especially one as exceptional as Ohm Prakash. His personal contribution beyond the call of duty during the most trying period of the pandemic will be remembered. My condolences to the family. Our prayers r with them. Om shanti
Endearing to witness these lovely kids as they got their copies of
#NotAnAccidentalRise
signed.
Their presence filled me with nostalgia as well as optimism.
It is their dreams & aspirations that will make our
#Darjeeling
, our India proud.
@dr_dipmala
Delighted to deliver the Inaugural address on ‘India’s G20 Presidency: Shaping Priorities and Defining Opportunities’ at a conference hosted by Jindal Global Centre for
#G20
Studies.
@g20org
@JSIAJindal
@JindalGlobalUNI
#G20India
Bid farewell to Australian H.E.Barry O'Farrell
@AusHCIndia
who has contributed to a dramatic upswing in India-Australia relations. It was a pleasure to work with him for over 3.5 yrs which included Australia's active & constructive participation in India's G20 Presidency.
FS
@harshvshringla
and Myanmar Permanent Secretary U Soe Han
@SoeHan11
had a useful exchange on a range of issues at the India-Myanmar Foreign Office Consultations today.
Myanmar is an integral element of India’s Neighbourhood First and Act East policies.
Yoga is India’s invaluable gift to the world, & making it a part of day-to-day life can help us achieve unity of mind and body, thought & action.
Recognising Yoga's potential in fostering good health, it has been made a part of
#G20India
meetings too.
#InternationalDayofYoga2023
My interview with
@ANI
on the US Presidential elections after
@POTUS
decided to opt out in favour of
@VP
who will now likely be pitted directly against
@realDonaldTrump
. A contest in the making ..
#WATCH
| Delhi: On US Presidential elections 2024, Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla says "After the presidential debate between President Biden and former President Trump, there was a strong feeling in the democratic camp that President Biden was not up to
Honoured to be part of the event at New Zealand High Commission, celebrating 70th anniversary of the first ascent of Mt. Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay with Jamling Tenzing & family.
Matter of great pride for someone from Tenzing Norgay’s hometown,
#Darjeeling
At the
#G20
Tourism working group meeting delegates from around the world are experiencing the warm hospitality of
#Darjeeling
Happy to see the enthusiasm & participation of tourism stakeholders and organisers from Darjeeling region
@g20org
@tourismgoi
#TWG
#G20India
Saying farewell isn't easy, especially when it’s to a valued partner & friend.
@HarshShringla
, it’s been a pleasure working w/ you to make
#USIndia
relationship the strongest it’s ever been. Congrats on FS appointment & looking forward to continuing our partnership. AGW
@DrSJaishankar
Very sad indeed to learn of Virandar’s untimely passing way. A most valued colleague and a thorough gentleman. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers 🙏 are with his family at this time
So honored to meet
@PMOIndia
@NarendraModi
. We discussed ideas for future collaborations between India and Indiana, including our shared love of sports.
#INAsia
Deeply grieved to inform of the passing away today of my mother Sulochana Subrahmanyam. We ask her friends and well-wishers to keep her in their thoughts. Our family is especially grateful to all those who supported her during her illness.