Petal Gahlot is one of India’s advisors at the United Nations, currently serving as First Secretary in India’s Permanent Mission to the UN since July 2023.
Before her UN posting, she worked as Under Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in the European West Division from 2020 to 2023. During this period, she also served at Indian missions and consulates in Paris and San Francisco.
Her career reflects a strong diplomatic background with experience in both bilateral and multilateral engagements, as noted by She The People.
India on Saturday dismantled Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s claims on Operation Sindoor and the recent conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.Delivering India’s Right of Reply, First Secretary at India’s Permanent Mission accused Pakistan of shielding terrorist outfits and peddling falsehoods while attempting to portray defeat as victory.She reminded the UNGA that during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan’s military had “pleaded” with India for a cessation of hostilities after its airbases were devastated. “If destroyed runways and burnt-out hangars look like victory, as the Prime Minister claimed, Pakistan is welcome to enjoy it,” Gahlot said in a sharp rebuttal.
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