VIDESH SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED
7 September 1999


LETTER TO COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFICE

Sub:  Appointment of Shri Shailendra Kumar Gupta as Chairman and Managing
      Director in the Board of VSNL

Through this communication we inform that Shri Shaildendra Kumar Gupta has
joined as Chairman and Managing Director, VSNL with effect from the forenoon of
7 September 1999.  He has joined as full-time Director of VSNL.

This information is required by clause 30 (a) of the Listing Agreement with
Indian Stock Exchanges.

LETTER FROM VIDESH SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED