Parvathaneni Harish to be India's next ambassador to the United Nations in New York; Who is he?

Parvathaneni Harish

Diplomat Parvathaneni Harish was appointed as India’s next ambassador to the United Nations in New York on August 14. Currently serving as India’s ambassador to Germany, Harish, a 1990-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, is anticipated to assume his new role soon, according to a brief statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The position of India’s ambassador or permanent representative to the UN has been vacant since Ruchira Kamboj's retirement in June.

Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish brings a wealth of diplomatic experience to his new role as India’s Ambassador to the United Nations in New York. Currently serving as India’s ambassador to Germany, Harish has had a distinguished career in diplomacy since joining the Indian Foreign Service in 1990.

Ambassador Harish has held numerous key positions throughout his career, including Additional Secretary (Economic Relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs.

Profile of Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish:

Here is a comprehensive overview of Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish's career in diplomacy, including his academic qualifications and personal details.

Current Position:

Ambassador of India to the Federal Republic of Germany since November 6, 2021.

Previous Role:

-Additional Secretary (Economic Relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs, leading the Economic Diplomacy Division and the Multilateral Economic Relations Division.
-Indian Sous Sherpa for G20, G7, BRICS, and IBSA.

Career Highlights:

-Joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1990.
-Learned Arabic at the American University of Cairo, passing with distinction.
-Served in Indian Missions in Cairo and Riyadh.
-Headed the Indian Mission as Representative to the Palestinian Authority in Gaza.
-Worked with UNRWA as Chief of the Policy Analysis Unit in Gaza.
-Held positions in the East Asia and External Publicity Divisions in the Ministry of External Affairs.
-Served as Joint Secretary and Officer on Special Duty to the Vice President of India (2007-2012).
-Consul General of India in Houston (July 2012 - March 2016).
-Ambassador of India to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (April 2016 - June 2019).

Educational Background:

-Gold medallist in Mechanical Engineering from Osmania University College of Engineering, Hyderabad.
-Studied at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta.

Personal Life:

-Married to Mrs. Parvathaneni Nandita.
-Has two daughters.