Senior diplomat Abhay Thakur, who is at present an Officer on Special Duty in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the country's next envoy to Myanmar, the MEA said on Tuesday.

• The 1992-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) had served as sous-sherpa of the G20 process during India's presidency of the influential bloc.
•  Thakur’s appointment underscores India’s commitment to engaging constructively with its neighbours and promoting regional stability.
• His track record of diplomatic finesse and his understanding of complex geopolitical dynamics position him well to navigate the intricacies of the Myanmar situation.