New US ambassador to Maldives takes oath of office
The 44-year-old Indian-American was sworn yesterday, becoming only the second US diplomat of Indian origin to be posted to the South Asia region.
13 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM
Newly appointed US ambassador Atul Keshap, has said his focus will be on partnering with the Maldivian government in strengthening rule of law and human rights and combating violence extremism and the effects of climate change.
The 44-year-old Indian-American was sworn in yesterday, becoming only the second US diplomat of Indian origin to be posted to the South Asia region.
“In Maldives, we want to partner with the people and government in expanding rule of law and human rights, and combining violent extremism and the effects of climate change,” Keshap reportedly said at the appointment.
The US Senate confirmed Keshap’s appointment last week. He has previously visited the Maldives and Sri Lanka on several occasions as the deputy assistant secretary of state for south and central Asian affairs.
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