Abu Dhabi: India’s new Ambassador to the UAE Pavan Kapoor assumed office at the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
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In a tweet, the embassy welcomed the ambassador and announced that he had commenced his first day in office by offering floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, India’s Father of the Nation.
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The mission also shared photos of the envoy with his colleagues, and of him offering tributes to a Gandhi bust that was unveiled as part of the recent celebrations for the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
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The Indian Consulate in Dubai also welcomed the ambassador in a tweet.
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“Consulate General of India Dubai welcomes Ambassador Pavan Kapoor on assuming charge as Ambassador of India to UAE today. We look forward to work[ing] under his guidance to further strengthen India-UAE bilateral relations,” the mission stated.
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The Indian Ministry of External Affairs on August 28 appointed Pavan Kapoor as India’s new Ambassador to the UAE.
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The 1990 cadre IFS officer last served as India’s Ambassador to Israel for more than three years.
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