Quick Info
| Profession | IFS Officer |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/07/1969 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Kerala |
Latest News about Vikram Doraiswami
20/03/2026
The Indian government appointed Vikram Doraiswami as India's next Ambassador to China. A 1992-batch IFS officer with prior service in Beijing from 1996-2000 and fluency in Mandarin, his appointment signals a potential reset in India-China bilateral ties amid ongoing diplomatic efforts. Doraiswami brings extensive experience in East Asia and managing key global relationships.
01/01/2025
Following the Pahalgam terror attack in 2025, Vikram Doraiswami, then High Commissioner to the UK, gave a widely noted interview to Yalda Hakim on Sky News. In the interview, he addressed how Pakistan's armed forces sponsor terrorism against India and globally. The discussion highlighted India's stance on cross-border terrorism during his tenure.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Vikram Kumar Doraiswami |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Hobbies | Reading, Watching Sports, Exercise, Travelling, Listening to Jazz |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 1996 |
Family
| Father | Name |
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| Mother | Name |
| Spouse | Sangeeta Doraiswami (a trained psychologist who works as a primary school teacher) |
| Children | He has a son. |
Career
| Service | Indian Foreign Service (IFS) |
|---|---|
| Batch | 1992 |
| Major Designation(s) | Ambassador of India to Uzbekistan (October 2014 – March 2015) | Ambassador of India to the Republic of Korea (April 2015 – July 2018) | High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh (October 2020 – September 2022) | High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom (assumed charge on 22 September 2022) |
| Major Designation(s | Ambassador of India to Uzbekistan (October 2014 – March 2015) | Ambassador of India to the Republic of Korea (April 2015 – July 2018) | High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh (October 2020 – September 2022) | High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom (assumed charge on 22 September 2022) | Ambassador of India to China (appointed on 20/03/2026) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Vikram Doraiswami, a member of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), became the High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom on September 22, 2022. | |
| 2. Throughout his career, he has held roles such as Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, and High Commissioner to Bangladesh. | |
| 3. Born into a Tamil military family with roots in Kerala, India, his father served as an airforce officer during the Bangladesh Liberation War. | |
| 4. After attending a residential school in South India, he pursued a Master's degree in history in New Delhi. | |
| 5. Joining the IFS in 1992, Vikram Doraiswami had previously worked as a journalist for a year. | |
| 6. His diplomatic career included postings in Hong Kong, Beijing, New York, Johannesburg, and various roles at the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi. | |
| 7. He served as India's Ambassador to Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea. | |
| 8. During his tenure, he played key roles at the Prime Minister’s Office and MEA, focusing on SAARC, BRICS, Indo-Pacific, and International Organizations and Summits. | |
| 9. In a historic ceremony, he presented his credentials to King Charles III at Buckingham Palace upon assuming office in the UK. | |
| 10. Vikram Doraiswami is an enthusiastic reader, with PG Wodehouse being his favorite author. | |
| 11. He is proficient in English, Hindi, Tamil, Chinese, French, and Korean languages. | |
| 12. Occasionally, he enjoys consuming alcoholic beverages. | |
| 13. He served as a young diplomat in the Embassy of India in Beijing from 1996 to 2000 and is fluent in Mandarin. |