Indian High Commissioner to the U.K. Vikram Doraiswami was on Wednesday (April 8, 2026) awarded the Freedom of the City of London for his “outstanding contribution” to strengthening the India-U.K. relationship.
Mr. Doraiswami received the prestigious honour, dating back to the 13th century in celebration of significant achievements in public life, at a ceremony at London's Guildhall led by the Lady Mayor of the City of London – Dame Susan Langley.
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It comes towards the conclusion of his over three-year tenure in the U.K. before he takes up his next post as India’s new ambassador to China.
“It is a singular and profound honour to be accorded the Freedom of the City of London, a distinction that stands as a testament to the heritage of this One Square Mile and its vision for a global future," said Mr. Doraiswami.
