Vikram Doraiswami, India’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, presented credentials to King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Thursday, calling it a “very special moment” for him and his wife.
“HC @VDoraiswami presented credentials to His Majesty the King at Buckingham Palace, after which he hosted a Vin d’honneur. Thanks to @tariqahmadbt and many Indian and UK friends for being there. @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @indiandiplomats,” the High Commission of India in London tweeted. T
“A blink of the eye for a great nation. A moment that has and will be repeated by other, better, reps. And yet, a very special moment for my wife and I, as we follow three ancestors to serve with greatest pride, an Incredible, heart-stoppingly, remarkable India.” Vikram Doraiswami tweeted.
According to Buckingham Palace, King Charles III met with incoming High Commissioners and Ambassadors. “Today The King held Audiences for incoming High Commissioners and Ambassadors: His Excellency Mr. Vikram Doraiswami, High Commissioner for the Republic of India. His Excellency Mr. Eitvydas Bajarunas, Ambassador from the Republic of Lithuania.”
Earlier that day, on December 7, Vikram Doraiswami met with Sarah MacIntosh, the UK’s Deputy National Security Adviser for International Affairs. During the meeting, both parties discussed bilateral relations as well as global challenges.
“HC @VDoraiswami met Deputy NSA @SarahMacFCDO today to compare notes on bilateral ties, including Defence, Security, and trade. They also discussed global challenges of the day. @MEAIndia @FCDOGovUK.” the Indian High Commission in London tweeted.
On December 5, Vikram Doraiswami announced that India is resuming the e-Visa service for UK citizens visiting India. Doraiswami stated in a video message on Twitter that the service will be made available to citizens immediately and that the dates will be announced shortly. He went on to say that the resumption of the service will make it much easier for friends from the United Kingdom to visit India.
“We are rolling out e-visas once again and this service will be made available to you forthwith. That should enable friends from the UK far more easily to India. So welcome back, e-visas are up ahead and all of our other services including visas at your doorstep remain available to you. We look forward to a good winter season in which everyone gets to celebrate their festivals in India which is the land of festivals,” Vikram Doraiswami said.