New Indian High Commissioner takes up post
The new Indian High Commissioner to the Maldives, Akilesh Mishra, presented his credentials to President Abdulla Yameen this morning. Mishra, formerly India’s consul general in Toronto, Canada, replaces outgoing High Commissioner Rajeev Shahare.
13 Jan 2016, 9:00 AM
The new Indian High Commissioner to the Maldives, Akilesh Mishra, presented his credentials to President Abdulla Yameen this morning.
At today’s meeting, the new High Commissioner assured the president of India’s continued support and assistance, according to the president’s office. The pair also discussed strengthening India-Maldives bilateral relations.
Mishra, formerly India’s consul general in Toronto, Canada, replaces outgoing High Commissioner Rajeev Shahare, who had taken up the post in April 2013. He was appointed the new Indian ambassador to Denmark in August.
Mishra had also served as joint secretary in the external affairs ministry, dealing with India’s relations with Nepal and Bhutan, and as joint secretary in charge of the multilateral economic relations division.
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