The photoshoot showcasing her elegant attire has been circulating widely on the internet.
The Indian Embassy in Cambodia shared on X, “Ambassador Devyani Khobragade has a deep admiration for Khmer culture and tradition.Embracing the spirit of Khmer New Year, she elegantly dressed as a Khmer Apsara, embodying the rich bond of our civilizations. Wishing all our Cambodia friends a joyous Khmer New Year celebration.”
Who is Devyani Khobrogade?
Khobrogade, an Indian Foreign Service officer since 1999, has previously served in various Indian missions, including Berlin, New York, Islamabad, and Rome. However, her tenure in New York was marked by controversy when she was arrested on visa fraud charges and accused of providing a “false statement”.
Additionally, allegations surfaced claiming she paid her domestic help below the minimum wage in the United States, which she strongly denied as “false and baseless.” The charges were later dismissed by a US court, citing diplomatic immunity.
India-US ties
The incident strained India-US relations as India refused to waive Khobrogade’s diplomatic immunity despite US requests.
Consequently, Khobrogade returned to India, and New Delhi responded by downgrading the privileges of certain US diplomats in the country.
In retaliation, the US withdrew one of its diplomats from India, marking a tense period in the diplomatic relations between the two nations.
(With ANI inputs)