Raveesh Kumar appointed as new MEA Spokesperson

The IFS officer started his career at the Indian Mission in Jakarta. It was followed by a stint in Thimphu and London.

IFS officer Raveesh Kumar took over as the new Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday replacing Gopal Baglay.

Raveesh Kumar, a 1995-batch IFS officer who is currently posted in Frankfurt as Consul General of India.

IFS officer Kumar started his career at the Indian Mission in Jakarta. It was followed by a stint in Thimphu and London.

During his previous tenure in Delhi, he looked after the East Asia desk.

Baglay wished best to his successor Raveesh Kumar on taking over as the new Spokesperson of the Ministry.

Raveesh Kumar tweeted saying 'Honoured to take over as the Spokesperson @MEAIndia . Trust to have your continued support to keep up the high traditions set by my predecessors.'

(WIth agency inputs)