Foreign secretary Vikram Misri (File photo)

NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday extended foreign secretary Vikram Misri’s tenure by one year, a move that will keep him in the post until July 2027.The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved Misri’s in accordance with the provisions of Fundamental Rule 56(d), PTI reported.The rule provides for extensions in service beyond the retirement age of 60 years for officials including the defence secretary, foreign secretary, home secretary, director of the Intelligence Bureau, secretary of the Research and Analysis Wing, etc.Misri, a 1989-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, was appointed foreign secretary in June 2024.