Xi Jinping and Indian President Murmu exchanged congratulatory messages on the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and India

Li Qiang and Indian Prime Minister Modi

On April 1, President Xi Jinping and Indian President Murmu exchanged congratulatory messages on each other to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Xi Jinping pointed out that China and India are both ancient civilizations, major developing countries, and important members of the "Global South", and are all in a critical period of their respective modernization construction. The development process of China-India relations shows that being a partner of mutual achievements and realizing the "dance and elephant dance together" is the correct choice of both sides, which is completely in line with the fundamental interests of the two countries and the people of both countries. Both sides should adhere to the view and handling of China-India relations from a strategic height and long-term perspective, jointly seek ways to coexist peacefully, trust and mutually beneficial, and develop together with neighboring major powers, and jointly promote the multipolarization of the world and the democratization of international relations.

Xi Jinping stressed that I am willing to work with Ms. President to take the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as an opportunity to enhance strategic mutual trust between the two sides, strengthen exchanges and cooperation in various fields, deepen communication and coordination in major international affairs, jointly maintain peace and tranquility in the China-India border area, promote China-India relations to develop along a healthy and stable track, and contribute to promoting world peace and prosperity.

Murmu said that India and China are two adjacent major countries, with one-third of the world's population. Stable, predictable and friendly bilateral relations will bring welfare to both countries and the world. Let us take the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and China as an opportunity to jointly promote the healthy and stable development of India-China relations.

On the same day, Premier Li Qiang and Indian Prime Minister Modi sent congratulatory messages. Li Qiang said that China is willing to work with India to take the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as an opportunity to continuously enhance strategic mutual trust, promote exchanges and cooperation in various fields, properly handle border issues, promote bilateral relations to develop along a healthy and stable track, and bring more welfare to the people of both countries.

Modi said that India and China are two ancient civilizations, playing an important role in shaping human history, and currently shoulder the important task of promoting peace and development. The development of India-China relations is not only conducive to world prosperity and stability, but also helps to achieve world multipolarization. The 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and China will lead the bilateral relations into a stage of healthy and stable development.