In a significant diplomatic meeting in Astana, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and India's Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar emphasized the importance of reinforcing bilateral ties between their nations. Both leaders underscored the need to view their relations from a strategic standpoint, highlighting mutual respect and understanding as foundational pillars.
Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, expressed China's readiness to collaborate with India based on past consensus, emphasizing mutual trust and shared success. He stressed the importance of effectively managing and controlling border situations while actively resuming normal exchanges to bolster cooperation.
Recognizing the ancient civilizations of China and India and their status as major developing economies, Wang highlighted that maintaining good-neighborly relations aligns with the fundamental interests of both nations, especially at this critical juncture of national revitalization.
The Chinese foreign minister also called on both countries to jointly oppose unilateral hegemony and confrontation, aiming to safeguard the common interests of developing nations within the Global South framework.
Jaishankar echoed these sentiments, noting the wide range of shared interests between India and China. He emphasized that stable and predictable bilateral ties would not only benefit both nations but also contribute positively to regional and global stability. India expressed its desire to work collaboratively with China to address and resolve specific differences constructively.
Both foreign ministers agreed to work towards stabilizing the border areas and to initiate a new round of consultations on border issues in the near future, marking a hopeful step towards strengthened relations.
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Wang Yi: China, India should ensure ties move forward on stable track
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