The decision, approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, will see Misri assume office from July 15, succeeding Vinay Kwatra, who is expected to become India's ambassador to the US.

“It sows discord, breeds hostility, and undermines the universal values of respect and harmony that underpin cultural and religious traditions worldwide. It is essential for Member States to work together actively to nurture a genuine culture of peace and to view the world as a united family, as my country strongly believes,” she said. 

“The government of India recognises the immense power through women’s meaningful participation, shifting from women’s development to women-led development,” Ambassador Kamboj said as she spoke of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a fully developed India by 2047.

India abstained from voting on a draft resolution presented by Pakistan and co-sponsored by China at the UN General Assembly. The resolution aimed to address Islamophobia, but India emphasized the need to recognize and combat religiophobia against multiple faiths, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism.

Ruchira Kamboj, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, posed pointed questions during a UN General Assembly plenary meeting commemorating the two-year mark since the conflict's onset on February 24, 2022.