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Ministry of External Affairs

Indian government ministry for foreign policy

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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is the Government of India ministry that handles India’s foreign policy and international relations. It was formed in September 1946 and is headquartered at Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi.

The ministry is headed by the Minister of External Affairs, currently Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. Kirti Vardhan Singh and Pabitra Margherita serve as Ministers of State, and Vikram Misri is the Foreign Secretary.

The MEA operates more than 200 diplomatic missions abroad and represents India at the United Nations and other international organisations. It arranges the repatriation of Indian citizens in danger abroad, handles the extradition of fugitives who have fled India, and advises other ministries and state governments on dealings with foreign entities. It is also the cadre-controlling authority for the Indian Foreign Service.

Nation in Shorts features the ministry in coverage of India’s diplomacy, including India and EU talks on a strategic partnership and free trade agreement.

Sources: Wikipedia, Ministry of External Affairs official website

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