Jaishankar takes charge as Foreign Secretary
January 29, 2015 13:42
S Jaishankar today took charge as Foreign Secretary, replacing Sujatha Singh whose tenure was abruptly "curtailed" late last night, a move which evoked a sharp reaction from Congress.
"My priorities are the government's priorities. So, I think at this time let's leave it at that.... This is a big responsibility. I would say that I am very honoured that I have been assigned this responsibility," said Jaishankar, a 1977-batch IFS officer, when asked about his sudden appointment.
Singh was not present when Jaishankar took charge at the South Block office. Jaishankar will have a two-year tenure as per rules.
Before his appointment as Foreign Secretary, the 60-year- old diplomat was India's Ambassador to the US. He had also been posted as Ambassador to China, Singapore and Czech Republic.
"My priorities are the government's priorities. So, I think at this time let's leave it at that.... This is a big responsibility. I would say that I am very honoured that I have been assigned this responsibility," said Jaishankar, a 1977-batch IFS officer, when asked about his sudden appointment.
Singh was not present when Jaishankar took charge at the South Block office. Jaishankar will have a two-year tenure as per rules.
Before his appointment as Foreign Secretary, the 60-year- old diplomat was India's Ambassador to the US. He had also been posted as Ambassador to China, Singapore and Czech Republic.
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