Beijing (TDI): A senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has expressed Beijing’s readiness to strengthen friendly exchanges with India and work towards stabilizing relations between the two neighbors.
Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, conveyed these sentiments during a meeting with Indian Ambassador Pradeep Kumar Rawat on Tuesday.
The discussions, held in Beijing, centered on implementing the consensus reached by leaders of both nations and restoring bilateral ties to a healthy trajectory, according to a statement issued by the CPC’s press office.
Liu highlighted the significance of the leaders’ meeting at the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, earlier this year, describing it as a pivotal step in revitalizing China-India relations.
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“The re-engagement aligns with the fundamental interests of the 2.8 billion people of both countries and the broader aspirations of the Global South,” Liu remarked.
Ambassador Rawat reiterated India’s commitment to strengthening ties, emphasizing the long-standing friendship between the two countries.
“The areas of consensus far outweigh our differences,” he said, adding that India welcomed the positive developments in bilateral relations.
Rawat noted that the upcoming 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025 presented an opportunity to deepen cooperation with China.
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He underlined India’s willingness to engage with the Chinese government, political parties, and civil society to enhance mutual understanding and trust.
Both sides agreed on the importance of taking practical measures to sustain the momentum of improved relations, underscoring the potential for collaboration in advancing shared goals.
