CHINA and India on Monday agreed to maintain momentum of bilateral ties.
The consensus came from talks between visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that in today’s world, the changing situation is evolving rapidly, unilateral bullying practices are rampant, and free trade and the international order face severe challenges.
Wang said as the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, humanity has reached a critical crossroads determining the future direction of the world.
As the two largest developing countries with a combined population of more than 2.8 billion, China and India should demonstrate a sense of global responsibility, act as major powers, set an example for developing countries in pursuit of strength through unity, and contribute to promoting world multipolarization and democratization of international relations, he said.
He said both sides have been implementing consensus reached by leaders of the two countries, gradually resuming exchanges and dialogue at all levels, maintaining peace and tranquility in border areas, and enabling Indian pilgrims to resume their pilgrimages to sacred mountains and lakes in China’s Xizang.
China-India relations are showing a positive trend towards returning to cooperation, Wang said.
He noted that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and India, lessons could be learned from the past, and it is imperative for the two sides to have correct strategic perceptions, view each other as partners and opportunities rather than rivals or threats, and invest their valuable resources in development and revitalization. The two countries should explore right ways for neighbouring major countries to coexist with mutual respect and trust, pursue common development and achieve winwin cooperation, he said.
Xinhua
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