Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has expressed China’s readiness to work with India to sum up experience, forge a path forward and advance bilateral ties on the track of sound and stable development.
He noted that this year India and China marked 75 years of diplomatic ties. While addressing a press conference on Friday, Wang Yi said, “This year marks the 75th anniversary of China-India diplomatic relations. China stands ready to work with India to sum up past experience, forge a path forward, and advance China-India relations on the track of sound and stable development.”
He noted that the ties between India and China have made positive strides over the past year and recalled the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Russia’s Kazan in October last year.
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Calling India and China ‘each other’s largest neighbours’, Wang Yi said, “China always believes that the two should be partners that contribute to each other’s success. A cooperative pas de deux of the dragon and the elephant is the only right choice for both sides.”
“There is every reason for us to support each other rather than undercut each other and work with each other rather than guard against each other. This is the path that truly serves the fundamental interests of the two countries and peoples.”
The foreign minister said, “As two ancient civilizations, we have enough wisdom and capability to maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas pending a fair and reasonable solution. We should never allow bilateral relations to be defined by the boundary question, or let specific differences affect the overall picture of our bilateral ties.”
“As important members of the Global South, we have the responsibility to take the lead in opposing hegemonism and power politics. We must not only safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of our countries but also uphold the basic norms governing international relations. When China and India join hands, the prospects for greater democracy in international relations and a stronger Global South will improve greatly,” he added.
On February 21, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar had expressed satisfaction over meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa.
In his opening remarks during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Yi, Jaishankar had expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to engage in dialogue, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in a polarised global landscape. He acknowledged the efforts made by both countries to preserve the G20 as a vital institution, demonstrating their commitment to collaborative governance.
Since their last meeting in Rio during the G20 Summit in November 2024, there have been notable developments in India-China relations. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had also visited China and discussed various aspects of their relationship, including border management and other key areas.
