China, India vow to foster stable relations

Xi, Murmu exchange congratulatory messages on 75th anniversary of ties

President Xi Jinping reaffirmed on Tuesday his commitment to fostering the healthy and stable development of China-India relations to contribute to global peace and prosperity, as he exchanged congratulatory messages with Indian President Droupadi Murmu on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

In his message, Xi expressed readiness to work with Murmu to bolster strategic mutual trust, expand exchanges and cooperation across various fields, deepen communication and coordination on major international affairs, and jointly safeguard peace and tranquility in the border area.

China and India, both ancient civilizations, major developing countries and key members of the Global South, are at a critical stage of their respective modernization efforts, Xi noted.