<h1>Senior diplomats appointed as Secretary (West) and Secretary (Economic Relations) in External Affairs Ministry</h1> A senior diplomat serving as ambassador to Japan has been appointed Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, replacing the outgoing incumbent set to retire later this year. Another experienced diplomat, previously ambassador to Bhutan, has been appointed Secretary (Economic Relations) in the same ministry, succeeding the current officeholder who is also retiring soon. Both appointees are career Indian Foreign Service officers with extensive diplomatic experience, including prior ambassadorial roles and significant postings in trade, economic policy, and regional affairs. Their appointments were approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet and formalized through Personnel Ministry orders.