CHENNAI, India, Oct. 14 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held their second informal meeting on Friday and Saturday in the southern Indian city of Chennai, setting the tune for the future development of bilateral ties.
As major emerging economies and the only two countries in the world with a population of more than 1 billion, China and India boast great potential for cooperation.
With both sides facing new opportunities to fulfill their respective national goals to rejuvenate and the world undergoing profound changes unseen in a century, a healthy and stable bilateral relationship not only benefits both China and India, but also helps promote global stability and economic globalization.
Following the consensus reached by Xi and Modi during their first informal meeting in the central Chinese city of Wuhan last year, China and India have boosted pragmatic cooperation in various fields, providing a solid foundation for sustained cooperation.
In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere in Chennai, the two leaders exchanged in-depth views on issues of global and regional importance.
Close cooperation between the two sides has achieved significant progress. China has long been India's largest trading partner, and India is China's largest trading partner in South Asia.
Bilateral trade has reached almost 100 billion U.S. dollars, and more than 1,000 Chinese companies have increased their presence in industrial parks and e-commerce in India, with a total investment of 8 billion dollars and 200,000 local jobs created.
As two ancient civilizations with thousands of years of history, China and India continue to move closer together. Yoga classes and watching Bollywood movies have become fashionable among Chinese youth. An increasing number of Indians are interested in Chinese acupuncture, cuisine and martial arts.
Next year will mark the 70th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties. As both leaders emphasized in their meeting, the two governments must take the anniversary as an opportunity to conduct broader and deeper cultural and people-to-people exchanges.
Beijing-New Delhi relations have now entered a new stage. The two sides should strengthen strategic communication and mutual trust in order to properly manage their differences and sensitive issues.
At their meeting in Chennai, Xi told Modi that realizing a scenario where the dragon and the elephant dance together is the right way forward for the two countries. It is also in the fundamental interest of the Chinese and India people. The world stands to benefit too.
国内英语资讯:Commentary: A milestone for China and world economy
调查报告称福岛核事故为“人为灾难”
国内英语资讯:Chinese premier holds symposium with foreign experts in China
国内英语资讯:China reports 1,975 confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia, 56 deaths
英男子脚踩两只船 生下12个娃没露馅
体坛英语资讯:Liverpool under more pressure than Flamengo: Filipe Luis
国际英语资讯:Pompeo meets Pakistani FM on Afghanistan, ties
国内英语资讯:China detects large quantity of novel coronavirus at Wuhan seafood market
国内英语资讯:Xi meets Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi
国内英语资讯:China greenlights four virus detection products for novel coronavirus
体坛英语资讯:Bad memories ahead of Champions League last-16 round for German clubs
国内英语资讯:China to extend Spring Festival holiday to contain coronavirus outbreak
体坛英语资讯:Falco Vulcano edge Dijon in Basketball Champions League
“电商直播”“国潮”火到国外,这些中式表达用英语怎么解释
体坛英语资讯:Chinese athletics reviews successful 2019
国际英语资讯:Spotlight: Chinese companies gain strong foothold in U.S. leading music industry show
体坛英语资讯:Chinese mens team beat Hong Kong, China 2-0 at EAFF E-1 Football Championship
国内英语资讯:China tightens measures to curb cross-border spread of new coronavirus
国际英语资讯:Feature: Palestinians in Gaza benefit from China-funded desalination plants
体坛英语资讯:Analysis: Is Leipzig on its way to win the German title?
国际英语资讯:Canadian govt to offer financial aid to families of Canadian victims in Ukrainian plane cr
国际英语资讯:Perus president casts vote in legislative elections
体坛英语资讯:Hapoel Jerusalem take sixth win in Basketball Champions League
国内英语资讯:Xi Focus: CPC leadership meets to discuss novel coronavirus prevention, control
美国现食人鱼专咬男性命根 生性凶残
英国男子牙缝里卡了爆米花,结果心脏需要做手术
国内英语资讯:Across China: Folk artist makes dough figurines to celebrate Year of the Rat
体坛英语资讯:Chinas Chen Yufei rises to badminton year-end world No. 1 in womens singles
叙总统与英女博士800封情书曝光
春节家里摆什么,这5种植物旺财又旺运