Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Droupadi Murmu exchanged congratulatory messages on Tuesday to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. Xi highlighted the significance of the relationship, noting that China and India—both ancient civilisations and major developing nations—are at a crucial stage of their respective modernisation efforts.
According to China’s state-run Xinhua news agency, he emphasised that strengthening ties between the two countries serves their fundamental interests and described the partnership as the “Dragon-Elephant Tango.”
Xi urged both sides to approach bilateral relations with a strategic and long-term perspective, advocating peaceful coexistence, mutual trust, and common development. “Both countries should work together to promote a multi-polar world and greater democracy in international relations,” he said.
Xi also expressed his willingness to collaborate with Murmu to deepen strategic mutual trust, enhance cooperation across various sectors, and ensure peace and stability in the border region. “We should take this anniversary as an opportunity to push forward the sound and steady development of bilateral relations and contribute to world peace and prosperity,” he added.
President Xi Jinping exchanges congratulatory messages with President Droupadi Murmu on the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and India.
🔹President Xi pointed out that China and India are both ancient civilizations, major developing… pic.twitter.com/1Jzz7M0jRV
— Xu Feihong (@China_Amb_India) April 1, 2025
In her message, Murmu highlighted that India and China, as two major neighbouring nations home to one-third of the global population, must prioritise a stable and friendly relationship. She proposed using the milestone anniversary to further strengthen bilateral ties.
PM Modi Calls For ‘Healthy And Stable Development’ In India-China Bilateral Ties
Meanwhile, Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also exchanged congratulatory messages on the occasion.
PM Modi underscored the historical and global significance of India-China relations, remarking, “As two ancient civilisations, we have played an important role in shaping human history and now bear the responsibility of promoting peace and development.” He added that strengthening ties would not only contribute to global stability and prosperity but also support the emergence of a multi-polar world. “The 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations presents an opportunity for a period of healthy and stable development in India-China bilateral ties,” Modi noted.
Premier Li Qiang exchanges congratulatory messages with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
🔹Premier Li stated that China stands ready to work with India, taking the 75th anniversary of China-India diplomat relations as an opportunity, continue to enhance strategic mutual trust,… pic.twitter.com/AJZySWvyEW
— Xu Feihong (@China_Amb_India) April 1, 2025
Li reiterated China’s commitment to working with India to enhance strategic mutual trust, promote cooperation, and properly address the boundary issue. “China is ready to work with India to ensure that bilateral ties progress on a sound and stable track, bringing greater benefits to both nations,” he stated.
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