China called envoy to express appreciation: Pranab

He noted that some Tibetan refugees 8220;forcibly entered8221; the premises of Chinese Embassy on the evening of March 21 and that the government took 8220;prompt action in apprehending them8221;.

Later that evening, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs 8220;sought a meeting8221; with Indian Ambassador in Beijing and 8220;expressed appreciation at the prompt action taken by the government,8221; the minister said.

Rao told Beijing that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure security and safety of Chinese diplomatic and consular establishments as well as the safety of the Chinese citizens, he said.

Media reports had earlier said that the Chinese Foreign Ministry had summoned Rao past midnight to express displeasure and concern over the storming of the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi by Tibetan protestors.