India holds first meeting as Chair of Colombo Process

Jun 29, 2024

Muktesh Pardeshi, Secretary (Consular, Passport, Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs), Ministry of External Affairs, delivered the special address as the incoming Chair-in-Office.

Top MEA official Ausaf Sayeed holds talks with Palestine PM Mohammad Ibrahim Shtayyeh

Jul 07, 2023

Ausaf Sayeed, secretary (Consular, Passport and Visa Division and Overseas Indian Affairs) travelled to Palestine for a two-day visit from July 5-7.

Indian official concludes visit to Saudi Arabia, aims at strengthening partnership

May 08, 2024

Muktesh K Pardeshi, Secretary (Consular, Passport, Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs) concluded his official visit to Saudi Arabia, which aims at strengthening the strategic...

Muktesh Pardeshi appointed as Secretary, NATGRID CEO Piyush Goyal gets extension

Sep 27, 2023

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Wednesday approved the appointment of Muktesh Kumar Pardeshi who was the Special Secretary (G20 Operations) as Secretary...

For India to achieve the goal of Global Skills Capital, skilled workforce is essential: Official

Dec 09, 2021

New Delhi [India], December 9 : A skilled workforce is crucial as India is surging towards a 5 trillion dollar economy with thrust...

Indian delegation takes part in 7th Ministerial Consultations of Abu Dhabi Dialogue in Dubai

Feb 11, 2024

The secretary (Consular Passport and Visa Division and Overseas Indian Affairs) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Muktesh Pardeshi, led the Indian delegation...