Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Diplomat, Indian Foreign Service (IFS) |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 31/03/1977 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Kanam village, Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh |
Latest News about Vishwesh Negi
03/08/2026
The Ministry of External Affairs appointed Vishwesh Negi as India’s next Ambassador to Iran. He was serving as a Joint Secretary in the ministry at the time of the appointment and was expected to take up the assignment shortly. The posting was described as significant because of Iran’s strategic importance and the broader regional tensions in West Asia.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (171 cm) |
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| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | White |
| Civil Service | Indian Foreign Service (IFS) |
| Batch | 2002 |
| Service Year | 2002-Present |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Bishop Cotton School, Shimla |
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| Graduation | Economics (Honours), St. Stephen's College, Delhi |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | P. S. Negi (Retired IAS officer) |
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| Spouse | M. Imkongla Jamir (IAS officer, Karnataka cadre) |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Vishwesh Negi is a 2002-batch Indian Foreign Service officer. | |
| 2. He has served in various countries including Sri Lanka, Maldives, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. | |
| 3. His appointment as Ambassador to Iran is a significant diplomatic milestone in his career. | |
| 4. He belongs to Kanam village in Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh. | |
| 5. He studied economics at St. Stephen's College, Delhi. | |
| 6. He has a diploma in American foreign policy from George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs. | |
| 7. He is proficient in Persian. |