Puneet Agrawal Appointed India's Next Ambassador to Thailand

• Puneet Agrawal, a 1997 batch IFS officer, is currently Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs.
• He is expected to assume his new role as Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand shortly.
• India and Thailand share warm, multifaceted relations covering trade, defence, culture, and connectivity.
• Thailand's 'Act West' policy aligns with India's 'Act East' policy, strengthening their strategic partnership.
• Both nations are key partners in regional groupings like ASEAN, BIMSTEC, and IORA.