New Delhi, Apr 1 (UNI) Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with President Droupadi Murmu on the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and India, while Chinese Premier Li Qiang did the same with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong, in posts on X, said:
President Xi Jinping in his message to President Droupadi Murmu "pointed out that China and India are both ancient civilizations, major developing countries and important members of Global South. Both countries are at a critical stage in their respective modernization drive.
“The development of China-India relations demonstrates that it is the right choice for both sides to become partners for mutual success and realize a cooperative pas de deux of the dragon and the elephant, which completely serves the fundamental interests of the two countries and peoples.
“Both sides should view and handle China-India relations from a strategic and long-term perspective, and seek ways for neighboring major countries to get along in peaceful coexistence, mutual trust and mutual benefit, and common development, and jointly push forward world multipolarization and democracy in international relations.
“President Xi expressed his readiness to work with President Murmu, taking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as an opportunity, to promote strategic mutual trust, strengthen exchanges and cooperation in various fields, deepen communication and coordination on major international affairs, jointly safeguard peace and tranquility in China-India border regions, advance China-India relations on the track of sound and stable development, so as to contribute to world peace and prosperity.
“President Murmu said that India and China are two large neighbours, who represent a third of humanity. Stable, predictable and amicable bilateral relations will bring major benefits to us both, as indeed to the world. Let us utilize the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations to work towards healthy and stable development of India-China bilateral relations.”
“Premier Li Qiang in his congratulatory message with Prime Minister Modi, stated that China stands ready to work with India, taking the 75th anniversary of China-India diplomat relations as an opportunity, continue to enhance strategic mutual trust, promote exchanges and cooperation in various fields, properly handle the boundary question, advance China-India relations on the track of sound and stable development, so as to bring more benefits to the two peoples.
“Prime Minister Modi said that India and China are two ancient cultures and civilizations. We have played a significant role in shaping human history and bear a significant responsibility now to promoting peace and development. Progress in our bilateral relations will contribute not only to global stability and prosperity but also to the emergence of a multi-polar world. The 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations may usher in a period of healthy and stable development in India-China bilateral relations.”
At the Chinese Embassy, Ambassador Xu was joined by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to commemorate the occasion.
In a post on X, he said:
“Great pleasure to join Foreign Secretary @VikramMisri and friends from all walks of life to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of #China-India diplomatic relations.
“I firmly believe that under the strategic guidance of two leaders and with the joint efforts of two nations, China and India will advance bilateral relations on the track of sound and stable development, so as to contribute to world peace and prosperity.”
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