A Milestone in Friendship

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and India. Over the decades, the two ancient civilisations have weathered challenges yet continued to advance—like the enduring flow of the Yangtze and the Ganges.

In a recent meeting in Tianjin, President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi elevated the relationship to a new phase of improvement. President Xi remarked that China and India should be “good-neighbourly friends and partners who help each other succeed,” adding that “the dragon and the elephant must dance together.” Prime Minister Modi echoed this sentiment, noting that India and China are partners, not rivals, and that the two nations share far more consensus than differences.

Deepening Cooperation

Both sides are actively implementing the consensus reached by their leaders. Positive momentum continues to build across several areas. The Indian pilgrimage to the sacred mountain and holy lake in China’s Xizang Autonomous Region concluded successfully this year, while India has resumed tourist visa issuance for Chinese citizens. Bilateral trade has grown steadily, and direct flights between the two countries are set to resume soon, further strengthening people-to-people and business ties.

Shared Vision for the Future

As regional and global dynamics evolve, China expresses its readiness to work closely with India to enhance strategic communication, expand cooperation, and accommodate mutual concerns. Both nations aim to deepen multilateral coordination, promote sustained and stable relations, and safeguard the legitimate interests of developing countries.

Toward a Shared Future

The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in New Delhi reaffirmed that both countries are committed to building a community with a shared future for humanity, ensuring that their partnership contributes to peace, prosperity, and progress across Asia and beyond. 

— Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in New Delhi