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News India Live, Digital Desk: Amid the years-long standoff on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China, the central government has decided to deploy its most experienced ‘Forward Team’ in Beijing. Vikram Doraiswami, who is currently India’s High Commissioner to Britain (UK), will now take charge of the Indian Embassy in Beijing.
1. Who is Vikram K. Doraiswami? (Who is Vikram Doraiswami?)
IFS officers of 1992 batch: Vikram Doraiswamy is a senior Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of the 1992 batch.
A wealth of experience: He has successfully served as Ambassador/High Commissioner of India to Uzbekistan, South Korea and Bangladesh.
China Affairs Expert: He knows Mandarin (Chinese language) and has previously worked in the Indian Mission in Beijing. He is considered to have a deep understanding of China’s foreign policy and strategic thinking.
2. Significance of his appointment in Beijing
The role of the Indian Ambassador to China is one of the most challenging diplomatic roles in the world at present:
LAC dispute: His priority will be to take forward the process of military withdrawal in eastern Ladakh and talks on disputed points like Depsang-Demchok.
Economic Relations: Balancing economic dialogue between India’s growing trade deficit and restrictions on Chinese investment.
BRICS and SCO: Protecting India’s interests with China in international forums.
3. Career and achievements till now
Tenure in Bangladesh: While serving as High Commissioner in Dhaka, he took the connectivity and defense relations between India and Bangladesh to new heights.
Role in Britain: While in London, he played an important role in the negotiations of the ‘India-UK Free Trade Agreement’ (FTA) and strongly presented India’s position on sensitive issues such as Khalistani activities.
From Journalism to Diplomacy: Before becoming an IFS officer, he also worked as a journalist for a year.
