New Delhi, June 23: Indian Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswamy, met with Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday to discuss the evolving regional and global strategic landscape.
Both leaders evaluated ways to enhance the existing frameworks for bilateral cooperation and dialogue between India and China.
The Indian Army issued a statement on the social media platform X, noting, “Ambassador Vikram K. Doraiswamy met with Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi. The discussion focused on the changing regional and global strategic scenario.”
The Army further stated, “Both sides reviewed the current status of bilateral engagement and considered measures to strengthen the existing mechanisms for cooperation and dialogue.”
On Monday, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the two-day BRICS National Security Advisors meeting held in New Delhi.
During this meeting, both parties reviewed recent developments in bilateral relations and expressed satisfaction with the progress made towards the gradual normalization of ties.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) wrote on X, “National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met with Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China and Foreign Minister, during the BRICS National Security Advisors meeting on June 22, 2026.”
The ministry added, “Both sides reviewed recent progress in bilateral relations and discussed the advancements made towards the gradual normalization of ties. The NSA emphasized that stable and constructive bilateral relations help build trust and foster better understanding between the two countries.”
Earlier on Sunday, Ambassador Vikram Doraiswamy released a video message for pilgrims on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. He provided information on travel preparations, the circumambulation experience, and important travel tips.
The ambassador and officials from the Indian Embassy visited the circumambulation route and all entry points for the journey.
He noted that this site is also highly sacred for locals, and due to a special year occurring once every 12 years in the Chinese and traditional Tibetan calendar, a large number of pilgrims are expected this year.
Doraiswamy stated that the embassy team inspected not only the entry points but also the hotels where pilgrims will stay. The team assessed kitchens, rooms, and available medical facilities.
He mentioned that preparations have been completed as much as possible with the cooperation of the Chinese government, but travelers should remain cautious about the challenges posed by high-altitude areas.
He said, “This is a high Himalayan region. Generally, you will be at an altitude of over 3,500 meters above sea level at all times. The highest point of the Kailash Kora (circumambulation) reaches 5,605 meters, which is nearly 6,000 meters above sea level.”
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