Vikram Doraiswami

Vikram Doraiswami is the current Indian ambassador to China, having assumed the post in May. He is noteworthy for his recent diplomatic activities aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between India and China. Doraiswami has advocated for deeper economic ties, suggesting institutional frameworks like the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) as models for global economic cooperation. He has also called for increased market access for Indian products in China and greater Chinese investment in India. A significant recent development was his visit to Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, shortly after taking office. This visit, to "review arrangements," is seen as a symbolic gesture in the context of thawing relations between the two Asian neighbors. Doraiswami's background includes speaking Chinese, which is relevant to his current role. His efforts highlight a focus on rebuilding and enhancing the economic and diplomatic relationship between India and China during a period of evolving regional dynamics.