Iran will stay in my heart: Indian envoy's Farsi farewell video goes viral
Today, my mission in Iran has come to an end. I would like to thank all my friends and colleagues who were with me during this time. This land and its people have always had a special place in my memories and in my heart.
Today, my mission in Iran has come to an end. I would like to thank all my friends and colleagues who were with me during this time.
This land and its people have always had a special place in my memories and in my heart. His departure was marked by an Iranian tradition in which water is thrown behind a departing traveller, symbolising wishes for a safe journey and eventual return.
What Happened
He has also handled personnel management and policy planning at the Ministry of External Affairs, served as Director in the Foreign Secretary's Office, and spent three years on deputation to the Prime Minister's Office before his Tehran posting. Shresth’s departure comes as.
Shresth, a 1999-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, was appointed India's next Ambassador to Turkiye in June and is expected to take up the post in Ankara.
He has served as India's Ambassador to Iran since May 2023.
Over his career, he has served at Indian missions in France, Mauritius, Afghanistan, Singapore and Bhutan, and was India's High Commissioner to Mozambique between 2016 and 2019.
Key Details
India's response stopped short of condemning the strikes. New Delhi said it was "deeply concerned" and urged all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation and prioritise civilian safety.
Shresth, a 1999-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, was appointed India's next Ambassador to Turkiye in June and is expected to take up the post in Ankara.
He has served as India's Ambassador to Iran since May 2023.
Over his career, he has served at Indian missions in France, Mauritius, Afghanistan, Singapore and Bhutan, and was India's High Commissioner to Mozambique between 2016 and 2019.
Why It Matters
Following the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an Israeli-US airstrike, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signed the condolence book at the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi, after the Modi government faced criticism over its initial silence on his death..
Last month, India summoned Iran’s Deputy Ambassador after an Iranian missile strike on two UAE-flagged tankers in the Strait killed one Indian crew member and injured eight others.
However, bilateral ties have also come under strain over Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz through the use of force.
What Reports Say
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