The Indian Embassy in China announced that Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami held an introductory meeting with the Director General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Liu Jinsong, in Beijing on Monday. According to the Embassy's post on X, the discussions covered 'bilateral relations, regional developments, promoting people-to-people exchanges, and cooperation under the Brics framework.' The two officials emphasised continued diplomatic engagement between India and China, agreeing 'to continue efforts to implement the vision of the leaders of the two countries towards a stable, predictable, and mutually beneficial relationship.'
Earlier on May 15, Chinese ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, congratulated India over the 'successful' Brics Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in New Delhi from May 14 to 15. As reported by the Embassy, Feihong, who represented China in the absence of Foreign Minister Wang Yi, stated that 'Brics countries engaged in constructive and in-depth discussions on various issues amidst the changing global landscape.' He emphasised that 'China stands ready to work with all member countries to deepen solidarity and cooperation,' noting that the Chair's Statement and Outcome Document demonstrate broad consensus on international and regional issues as well as reform of global governance systems. Feihong added that 'As incoming Chair, China stands ready to work with all partners to deepen solidarity and cooperation, and looks forward to welcoming colleagues to China next year.'
On May 7, the newly appointed Indian Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, presented a copy of his credentials to Assistant Foreign Minister and Director-General of the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Hong Lei. According to the Embassy's post on X, the ceremony took place in Beijing on Wednesday, formally marking the presentation of credentials by the Indian envoy to the Chinese foreign ministry official. 'Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami presented a copy of his credentials to Assistant Foreign Minister and Director-General of the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, HE Hong Lei, in Beijing on May 7, 2026,' the Embassy confirmed. This formal diplomatic ceremony marked the official beginning of Ambassador Doraiswami's tenure in China, with the Embassy of India in Beijing confirming this event through a post on X.
