New Delhi: Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong on Thursday said that during the conference commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, President Xi Jinping reiterated that “China’s resolve to stay on the path of peaceful development will not change.”
“At the conference marking the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, President Xi Jinping reiterated that China’s resolve to stay on the path of peaceful development will not change, ” the Ambassador said.
He added, “The leaders of China and India reached important consensuses such as “China and India are partners rather than rivals, and are not threats to each other but opportunities for each other’s development”. They not only point out the direction for the development of bilateral relations but also provide important guidelines for the two countries to promote modernization”
India-China bilateral ties
The bilateral relationship between India and China has faced challenges due to the Chinese military’s aggressive actions along the Eastern Ladakh border. India’s foreign minister and national security advisor have engaged in discussions with their Chinese counterparts to address the ongoing border crisis.
Feihong lauds Modi
The ambassador also lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his “Reform, Perform, and Transform” policy. He said that under Modi’s leadership, India’s economy has seen steady growth, with continuous improvements in the living standards of its people.
“Since 1990s, India has actively promoted economic and social reforms. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the Indian government put forward the policy of “Reform, Perform and Transform”, and India’s economy maintains rapid development and people’s living standards improve continuously,” Feihong said.