New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- The Government of India has appointed Vishwesh Negi as the next Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday, August 3.

Negi, a 2002-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, is currently serving as Joint Secretary in the MEA. The ministry said he is expected to take up the assignment in Tehran shortly.

The appointment comes as India continues to engage with Iran on a range of bilateral and regional issues. The two countries maintain cooperation in trade, energy, connectivity, maritime affairs and cultural exchanges, alongside regular diplomatic consultations.

Over his diplomatic career, Negi has served in several key positions within the Indian Foreign Se...