Won a Bronze Medal in inter ministerial best physique competition. Hope this encourages the younger civil servants to include sports in their lives.. Health is always Wealth.
@indiandiplomats
@MEAIndia
Pre-Screening of ‘Devara’ in Lisbon on 8th October in association with
@CinemasNOS
and Portugal India Business Hub (PIBHUB). Indian films can play a big role in nurturing bilateral relations between India and Portugal. 🇮🇳 🇵🇹
Warm welcome to President
@WilliamsRuto
of Kenya as he arrives in New Delhi on a State Visit. This is his maiden visit to 🇮🇳 since the assumption of office of President.
Received by MoS
@dcpc2017
&
@mnreindia
,
@bhagwantkhuba
at the airport.
Substantive engagements to further
Celebrating 25 years of service to the nation, 1996-2021. Get together of batchmates in Delhi on the day we joined the civil services in 1996. Great to see so many friends and the still alive spirit of camaraderie.
@indiandiplomats
BHARAT Biotech made a presentation to the Tunisian health authorities on the efficacy and technical details of the ‘made in India’ COVAXIN. India is happy to participate in Tunisian efforts to fight the pandemic.
@BharatBiotech
@SecySanjay
@MfaTunisia
Delighted to host the Ambassadors/ High Commissioners of East and Southern Africa. Relations with Africa are important for our Foreign policy initiatives and India values its partnership with Africa..
@MEAIndia
@indiandiplomats
Led the Indian delegation for the 2nd Foreign Office Consultations between India & Mozambique. Wonderful discussion with my Mozambican colleague Ismail Valigy on all dimensions of our strategic partnership.
@meaindia
@IndiainMoz
The Cheetah shall growl in India again. Honored to be present for the release of 8 Cheetahs by PM at Kuno. Thank you Namibia for partnering with us in this awesome project. 🇳🇦 🇮🇳
@IndiainNamibia
Continuing my interactions with the government of the UT of J&K, met with Commissioner of Srinagar Municipality, Principal Secretary Higher Education and Skill Development and Principal Secretary Health and Medical Education.
Honored to have received FM of Tanzania
@JMakamba
for his first visit to India as Foreign Minister, preparatory to the forthcoming Presidential visit. Look forward to a productive visit by President Samia Suluhu.
@IndiainTanzania
Good to meet FM
@JMakamba
of Tanzania today.
Preparing for President Samia Hassan’s State visit that will take the India-Tanzania relationship forward.
Represented Govt. Of India at the formal inauguration of IIT Madras Zanzibar Campus by President Mwinyi. The first ever IIT campus outside India represents our commitment to the global south and Africa and opens a new chapter in India-Tanzania relations.
In a historic moment for
@iitmadras
&
#GOI
, the
@IITMZanzibar
campus has been formally inaugurated by His Excellency Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar. Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director,
#IITM
, saw inauguration through a live stream at
#IITM
campus.
Warm greetings to Vice President of Zambia W.K. Mutale Nalumango, as she arrives in India for the CII-EXIM Bank Conclave. The visit will be an opportunity for promoting trade and commerce between India and Zambia.
Happy to inform my step-up in life. Headed to Tunisia for my first Ambassadorial assignment..Will work for betterment of India-Tunisia relations... Jai Hind.
Delighted to visit site of battle of Zama where Hannibal lost to the Romans bringing an end to the second Punic war in 202 BC and the Triumphial arch built by Emperor Trajan in 2nd Century AD in Makthar.Tunis has such a rich history, truly a ‘Carrefour’ of civilizations. 🇹🇳
Led the Indian delegation for 11th Foreign Off Consultations with South Africa. Comprehensive discussions on entire gamut of bilateral relations with DDG Amb. N. M. Lallie. Talks included aspect of reintroduction of Cheetah in India
@hci_pretoria
All 7 Indians nationals kidnapped in Libya on 14 Sept released on 11 Oct, safe now in Brega with their company. Thx to Libyan authorities, tribal elders, Al Shola company, Dir Indian school Benghazi. Hope to repatriate them soon to 🇮🇳
@IndiainTunisia
@SecySanjay
@HarshShringla
Accompanied EAM for visit to Uganda, 10-12 April. The visit in 4 pictures……Meeting President Museveni, The helicopter ride to meet the President, Inauguration of NFSU campus in Uganda and Visit to source of the Nile in Jinja.
@indiandiplomats
The demise of Archbishop Desmond Tutu leaves a void. His ideals and struggle against Apartheid will inspire generations. Interacted with him on several occasions when I was Consul General of India in Capetown.
@indiandiplomats
@hci_pretoria
Setting up of the first ever IIT outside India a landmark event. Glad to have written about it and Zanzibar) in the Week magazine. Best wishes to
@kennybpm
the first woman director of any IIT & HC of India
@binaysrikant76
and
@iitmadras
.Link to article
My article in Outlook magazine on a 115 year old temple in Mozambique, Indian presence in Africa hundreds of years before the Europeans ‘discovered’ India and the woes and travails of Vasco da Gama.
In Kigali, Rwanda for the Senior Officers Meeting before the Ministerial JCM. The convention center of the city is a landmark building where CHOGM Summit will be held in 2022.
My piece titled ‘The Capital Conundrum’ in the Outlook Magazine, on how countries have chosen/moved their capital cities.
@indiandiplomats
@IndianDiplomacy
International Lusophone festival in Goa inaugurated by MoS Meenakshi Lekhi and CM Goa Pramod Sawant. Participation from 9 Portuguese speaking countries with spectacular performances.
Participated in Inter-Ministerial power lifting competition organised by DoPT. Deadlift- 130 kg, Bench press - 90 Kg, Squat - 90 kg. Sports should be a part of our lives, builds character and teaches humility… “Jo Khelega, Wohi Khilega”.
@indiandiplomats
@IndianDiplomacy
Delighted to be included by the Enterprise Magazine as one of the top 100 managers in Tunisia!!..Honored to be in the elite company of luminaries of the business world of Tunisia. 🇮🇳 🇹🇳
@meaindia
@SecySanjay
@MfaTunisia
The Meeting saw signing of bilateral MoU for getting and re-introducing Cheetahs from Namibia to India. The first ever such reintroduction of a large carnivore from one country to another 🇮🇳 🇳🇦
Privileged to be Chief guest at the celebrations of the 58th Independence Day of Kenya. I had the good fortune of attending Kenya’s 50th Independence Day in Nairobi in 2013 as well.
2nd 🇮🇳-🇸🇿 FOC held in Mbabane, Eswatini today.
Co-chaired by Additional Secretary (E&SA)
@prkundal
& Principal Secretary Newman Sizwe Ntshangase of
@MfaicSd
.
Both sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways for strengthening cooperation in development partnership,
Wonderful meeting with PS MoFA of Zambia and her delegation for the 4th FOC in Lusaka.Deliberated on ways to deepen and strengthen India-Zambia bilateral relations.
4th 🇮🇳-🇿🇲 FOC held in Lusaka, Zambia today.
Co-chaired by Additional Secretary (E&SA)
@prkundal
& Permanent Secretary Etambuyu Gundersen of
@ZambiaMFAIC
.
Both sides reviewed bilateral ties and discussed ways for strengthening cooperation in various sectors including political
Delighted to receive a cricket bat signed by all the Indian players that visited Zimbabwe in July 2024 from Mr. Tavengwa Mukuhlani President Zimbabwe Cricket.
Berber village of Chennini in Tataouine, the only inhabited mountain village with about 600 residents. Built between 2 ridges it dates back to the 12th Cent. In Star Wars, Chenini was the name one of the moons of the home planet of Luke Skywalker.🇹🇳
Always difficult to say bye.. more so from Tunisia, a ‘Carrefour of Civilizations’ on the blue Mediterranean with history that is a palimpsest of cultures/influences. Bonus, an ‘India House’ that is among the best GoI properties abroad 😃.
@IndiainTunisia
@indiandiplomats
Honored to receive Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu on her first visit to India. First African President to visit India after entry of African Union in G20. Tanzania is also host to first ever IIT outside India.🇮🇳 🇹🇿
@IndiainTanzania
Giving a fresh impetus to 🇮🇳-🇹🇿 ties.
President
@SuluhuSamia
of Tanzania arrives on a State Visit to India. This is her first visit to India since the assumption of the office of President.
Warmly welcomed by MoS
@EduMinOfIndia
@Annapurna4BJP
at the airport.
India has contributed more than 250,000 troops in 49 UN peacekeeping Missions bringing laurels to India, including one Param Vir Chakra. Sadly 175 Indian peacekeepers laid down their lives in line of duty. Their safety must be ensured.
@indiandiplomats
@IndiaUNNewYork
#IndiainUNSC
✅Adopted
Resolution on accountability for crimes against UN Peacekeepers
👉🏻The resolution, drafted by 🇮🇳, was co-sponsored by all the members of the Security Council, and a total of over 80 UN Member States.
@UNPeacekeeping
@MEAIndia
Led the Indian delegation for Foreign Office Consultations with Tanzania. Comprehensive and engaging discussions on the entire gamut of bilateral relations with my Tanzanian counterpart, Amb. Caesar Waitara.
Called on
@HardeepSPuri
, doyen of Indian Foreign Service and Minister for Civil Aviation & Housing and Urban Affairs. Delighted to receive his guidance and words of wisdom as I prepare to assume charge as Ambassador of India to Tunisia.
@IndiainTunisia
@MEAIndia
Accompanied Dy. NSA
@vikrammisri
to Tanzania where he held wide ranging discussions on political & security issues with Foreign Minister of Tanzania H.E.
@Amb_Mulamula
, Defence Minister Dr. S. Tax and leadership of the Tanzanian Defence forces.
@IndiainTanzania
Farewell call on Foreign Minister, H.E.
@OJerandi
as I leave Tunisia. Sincere thanks to the minister and the Ministry of foreign affairs for all their help and cooperation during my tenure.
@SecySanjay
@MEAIndia
@IndiainTunisia
Four high points as Amb. in Tunis
::repatriation of 25 Indians on Tunisian military aircraft ::Release of 7 kidnapped Indians from Libya ::Chosen among top 100 managers (only foreigner/ diplomat):: Tweet by Tunisian FM on my departure.
@indiandiplomats
@IndiainTunisia
@OJerandi
Proud moment for all who worked on this project with several firsts. First IIT outside India, First Woman Director of any IIT, First IIT in Africa and a Pan African institution symbolizing our commitment to the Global South.
@SrBachchan
@iitmadras
@IITMZanzibar
@IndiainTanzania
Continuing diplomatic engagement, accompanied Dy.NSA
@vikrammisri
to hold discussions on political & security issues with Interior Minister of Mozambique H.E Arsenia Massingue and Defence Minister H.E. Cristovao Chume. Also launched boats gifted by India.
@IndiainMoz
Delighted to be with Dr. Ergogie Tesfaye, Minister for Women and Social Affairs of Ethiopia who received the ICCR Distinguished Alumni Award. A Ph.D from Andhra University, we welcome her back to India.
@IndiaInEthiopia
@iccr_hq
Diwali celebrations at home in Tunis. Floral, color and light decorations to celebrate the Festival that symbolizes the victory of good over evil, light over darknesses and hope over gloom. 🪔 🪔 (PS: Bird in the cage is artificial)
There’s AFRICA in India as much as India is in Africa. The Siddi community with African roots have been in India for over300 years and is spread over Gujarat, Karnataka and Maharashtra.
@indiandiplomats
@IndianDiplomacy
Farewell to H.E Stella BUDIRIGANYA the Ambassador of Burundi to India, as she moves back to assume her new responsibilities. We will miss her steady hand in taking forward the 🇮🇳🇧🇮 relationship.
Always a delight to address colleagues. Spoke on India- Africa relations to IFS officers undergoing training at Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service.
Visited Mozambique with EAM. 13-15 April 2023. The visit in 4 pictures…..Meeting President Nyusi, Meeting Foreign Minister Veronica Macamo, Heroes Square and ride in ‘Made in India’ train with Transport Minister of Mozambique.
@indiandiplomats
Africa Day 2024, celebrating the unity, diversity, colors and spirit of Africa with EAM
@DrSJaishankar
as Chief Guest and MoS MEA
@KVSinghMPGonda
present along with African Heads of Missions and several eminent people.
Visited ICAR that assembles TATA XENON and ACE in Sousse, Tunisia. Thanks to Mr. Anas Belguith for his gracious presence and showing me around the premises. Proud to see brand India doing well in Tunisia. 🇮🇳 🇹🇳
@IndiainTunisia
@SecretaryEr
@TataMotors
@TataCompanies
Paid homage to Bapu and Celebrated Gandhi Jayanti with the Indian community at the Radha Krishna Mandir. Sought blessings from the deities in the temple.
@IndiainPortugal
@MEAIndia
#GandhiJayanti
Honored by the opportunity to call on the President of India H. E. Sh. Ram Nath Kovind
@rashtrapatibhvn
as I prepare to take up charge as Ambassador of India
@IndiainTunisia
.
@MEAIndia
Delighted to address African heads of mission and diplomats at
@ficci_india
on Educational links between India and Africa and the potential they offer in our bilateral relations.
Every visit to the Al Jem Colosseum reveals newer facets to this UNESCO world heritage site. Built about 238 AD, it could accommodate 35000 people and would have seen lots of gladiatorial fighting and blood shedding. 🇹🇳
Honored to visit the HQ of 15 Corps and the Chinar War Memorial to pay obesience to the martyrs. Blessed to offer prayers at the 10th Century Pandrethan temple situated inside.
@SSIFS_MEA
@IndianDiplomacy
@indiandiplomats
Honored to deliver the Keynote at ‘India-Africa Relations: Exploring
New Pathways and Building the Future Together’ conference organised by Department of African Studies, University of Delhi.
@MEAIndia
@indiandiplomats
“I'm an Olympic champion now”… Congrats Ahmed Hafnaoui for gold medal in swimming.
Congrats Mohamed Khalil Jendoubi for Silver medal in Taekwondo. CONGRATS Tunisia!!.. 🇹🇳
@IndiainTunisia
@SecySanjay
@MfaTunisia
@OJerandi
Temple of Water In Zaghouan. Aqueduct built 2nd Cent. AD with channel about 90x130 cm got water to baths and cisterns in Carthage traveling over 90 km with drop of 264 m at average decline of 0.3%. Some sections are underground and others supported by arches over 20m high.
Inauguration of the 10th HOM’s Conference at Kevadia, Gujarat from 20-22 Oct 2023 by PM Modi. Gathering of all Ambassadors/ High Commissioners and senior officers along with EAM and MoS’s to discuss current and future challenges and our policy responses.