The Hindu : New envoy to Russia

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National \| Previous \| Next New envoy to Russia By Our Special Correspondent NEW DELHI, MAY 15. The former Foreign Secretary, Mr. K. Raghunath, has been appointed India's Ambassador to Russia. Prior to becoming Foreign Secretary, Mr. Raghunath served as Secretary (East) in the External Affairs Ministry. Both as Secretary (East) and as Foreign Secretary, he took a keen interest in building close ties not only with Russia but also with the former Soviet republics of Central Asia. He was also involved in handling the Afghan crisis after the Taliban made major gains in that country. Send this article to Friends by E-Mail
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National \| Previous \| Next New envoy to Russia By Our Special Correspondent NEW DELHI, MAY 15. The former Foreign Secretary, Mr. K. Raghunath, has been appointed India's Ambassador to Russia. Prior to becoming Foreign Secretary, Mr. Raghunath served as Secretary (East) in the External Affairs Ministry. Both as Secretary (East) and as Foreign Secretary, he took a keen interest in building close ties not only with Russia but also with the former Soviet republics of Central Asia. He was also involved in handling the Afghan crisis after the Taliban made major gains in that country. Send this article to Friends by E-Mail
Section : National Previous : Post-poll clash in Bengal Next : Spain's offer to Indian students
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