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India Appoints Vikram Doraiswami as New Ambassador to China

3/21/2026

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The Ministry of External Affairs announced Vikram Doraiswami as India's new Ambassador to China, succeeding Pradeep Kumar Rawat.
Doraiswami is a seasoned diplomat who is expected to assume the post soon.
The appointment comes as India and China seek to mend relations strained by the 2020 Ladakh standoff.
Previously, he served as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and as Ambassador to Uzbekistan and South Korea.

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The Ministry of External Affairs announced Vikram Doraiswami as India's new Ambassador to China, succeeding Pradeep Kumar Rawat.
Doraiswami is a seasoned diplomat who is expected to assume the post soon.
The appointment comes as India and China seek to mend relations strained by the 2020 Ladakh standoff.
Previously, he served as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and as Ambassador to Uzbekistan and South Korea.