The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the following: (i) Curtailment of tenure of Ms. Sujatha Singh, IFS.76 as Foreign Secretary with immediate effect; (ii) Appointment of Dr. S. Jaishankar, IFS.77 as Foreign Secretary vice Ms. Sujatha Singh, IFS.76, with a tenure of two years from the date of assumption of charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier. KSD/PK/RS
