Ruchira Kamboj’s Tenure As UN Envoy Ends

NEW DELHI (ANI) – Ruchira Kamboj, the position of India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, announced her retirement on June 1.

She expressed gratitude to ‘Bharat’ for the wonderful years and unforgettable experiences.

“Thank you for your incredible leadership and dedication Madam Ambassador. Your legacy and contributions to #TeamPMI and Bharat will be cherished forever. Wishing you a joyous and fulfilling retirement!” Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, New York posted on social media.

Earlier in the day, she also participated in a key event focused on improving peacekeeping efforts and stated that she is proud to represent her country, which takes a leading role by sharing its strategies, ideas, and best practices.

Kamboj began her diplomatic journey in Paris where she was posted as the Third Secretary in the Indian Embassy to France from 1989-1991.

She was posted as Counsellor at India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York from 2002-2005.

In her third tryst with multilateralism, she was posted as India’s Ambassador to UNESCO Paris in April 2014. In May 2014 however she was called by the Ministry of External Affairs on special assignment to direct the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.