75th Anniversary of China-India Diplomatic Relations: Strengthening Bilateral Ties
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 75th Anniversary of China-India diplomatic relations organized by the Chinese Embassy in India. |
| Key Figures | Xi Jinping (China) and Droupadi Murmu (India) exchanged congratulatory messages. Vikram Misri (India's Foreign Secretary) and Xu Feihong (Chinese Ambassador to India) emphasized bilateral ties. |
| Xi Jinping's Message | Highlighted cooperation as a "cooperative pas de deux of the dragon and the elephant." Stressed strategic, long-term partnership and modernization efforts. |
| Bilateral Relations | Both countries described as "ancient civilizations" and key members of the Global South. Focus on mutual respect, sensitivity, and cooperation. |
| Key Initiatives | Disengagement in Eastern Ladakh, resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, cooperation on rivers, and discussions on direct air services. |
| People-to-People Exchanges | Chinese Embassy issued 70,000 visas in the first quarter of 2025, indicating growing engagement. |
| Statements on Cooperation | Xi emphasized handling relations from a "strategic and long-term perspective." Objective to strengthen exchanges and safeguard peace along the border. |