Vishwesh Negi Appointed Indian Ambassador to Iran

# Vishwesh Negi Appointed Indian Ambassador to Iran ### Why in News? The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has appointed **Vishwesh Negi**, a **2002-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer**, as the next **Ambassador of India to Iran**. He is expected to take charge in Tehran shortly. ### Who is Vishwesh Negi? - Vishwesh Negi is a senior diplomat currently serving as **Joint Secretary** in the MEA in New Delhi. - His new role involves managing **India-Iran strategic and trade relations**, with a focus on key projects like the **Chabahar Port**, which serves as India's gateway to Central Asia. - Iran's capital is **Tehran**, and its currency is the **Iranian Rial**. ### Exam Connect **Indian Foreign Service (IFS)** → Part of **Central Civil Services**, responsible for India's diplomatic missions abroad **Chabahar Port** → Key Indian project in Iran, enhancing connectivity to **Central Asia** and bypassing Pakistan **Ministry of External Affairs** → Headquartered in **South Block, New Delhi**, led by **External Affairs Minister**