Forging a mutually beneficial partnership is the right path for China and India, which also serves the fundamental interests of people in both countries, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday at a press briefing in Beijing.
Tuesday marks the 75th anniversary of China-India diplomatic ties. President Xi Jinping has exchanged congratulatory messages with his Indian counterpart Droupadi Murmu. Premier Li Qiang and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also exchanged congratulatory messages on this occasion.
When asked to comment on the past trajectory of bilateral relations and share his outlook for the future, Guo said: "Both China and India are ancient civilizations, major developing countries, and key members of the Global South, who are at critical stages of their modernization drives. The history of China-India relations has proven that being partners for mutual success and achieving a cooperative pas de deux of the dragon and the elephant is the right choice for both sides. This path fully serves the fundamental interests of the two nations and their people."
Looking ahead, he stressed China's commitment to working with India to enhance mutual trust and boost exchanges across various fields.
"China stands ready to work with India under the strategic guidance of both leaders to view and handle bilateral relations from a strategic height and long-term perspective. Building on the momentum of the 75th anniversary of China-India diplomatic ties, we are willing to join hands with India to strengthen strategic mutual trust, enhance exchanges and cooperation across the board, deepen communication and coordination on major international issues, jointly safeguard peace and stability in border areas, and advance bilateral relations on the track of sound and stable development," said Guo.
Pursuing mutually beneficial partnership right choice for China, India: spokesman
Pursuing mutually beneficial partnership right choice for China, India: spokesman
