Shri Vikram K. Doraiswami, presently High Commissioner of India to the UK, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to China, India’s Ministry of External Affairs announced in a press release on Thursday, saying the diplomat is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
The Times of India described Doraiswami as “a seasoned officer within the foreign service” who has previously held several key diplomatic assignments. According to Indian media, Doraiswami has previously served as India’s Ambassador to Bangladesh, South Korea and Uzbekistan. In addition, he has also served as Private Secretary to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Notably, Indian media highlighted that Doraiswami possesses experience in dealing with China-related affairs.
According to ANI, Doraiswami was appointed third secretary in the Commission of India in Hong Kong in May 1994. He completed a Diploma in the Chinese Language at New Asia Yale-in-Asia Language School, Chinese University of Hong Kong. “He is fluent in Chinese, French and Korean,” reads the ANI report.
In September 1996, he was appointed to the Indian Embassy in Beijing, where he served for about four years, giving him “valuable experience” in dealing with China, says DNA India.
