China lauds Nambiar's stint

BEIJING, JUNE 28. China has praised the Indian Ambassador to Beijing, Mr. Vijay K. Nambiar, who left here today after completing his term, for his role in promoting Sino-Indian relations.

``We hereby express our appreciation and gratitude to him for what he has done,''the Chinese Foreign Ministry's spokesperson's office said.

Mr. Nambiar, who has been appointed High Commissioner to Pakistan, is expected to assume charge sometime in August. He was seen off at the airport by officers and staff of the Indian embassy here.

Meanwhile, Mr. Shiv Shankar Menon, who has been named the new Ambassador to China is expected to take charge here before August 15. He is currently the Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka and is no stranger to China as he has earlier served in that country twice, from 1974 to 1977 and from 1986 to 1989.

- PTI

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