EAM Dr S Jaishankar Attends Valedictory Ceremony Of IFS Officer Trainees

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today attended the valedictory ceremony of the induction training program for the Indian Foreign Service officer-trainees of 2025 batch and Bhutanese diplomats.

In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said that this cohort of IFS officers will be part of India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat. The Minister also encouraged them to grasp contemporary challenges, cultivate a service-oriented approach, immerse in specialisations and be passionate about their profession. (UPDATED ON 29TH AUGUST 2026)