Realizing 'dragon-elephant dance' is the right choice for China, India: Chinese FM spokesperson on 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties

When asked about the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and India and China's assessment of the overall development of bilateral ties as well as future prospects, FM spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that, for today's anniversary, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian President Droupadi Murmu, as well as Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Indian PM Narendra Modi, exchanged congratulatory messages in this regard.

Guo said that China and India, both ancient civilizations, major developing countries, and important members of the Global South, are in a critical period of their respective modernization drives. The history of China-India relations demonstrates that becoming partners who achieve mutual success and realizing the "dragon and elephant dance" is the right choice for both sides, fully aligning with the fundamental interests of the two countries and their peoples.

China stands ready to work with India to follow the strategic guidance of both countries' leaders and to view and handle bilateral relations from a strategic and long-term perspective, and take the 75th anniversary as an opportunity to enhance strategic mutual trust, strengthen exchanges and cooperation across various fields, deepen communication and coordination on major international issues, jointly safeguard peace and tranquility in the China-India border areas, and steer bilateral relations toward sound and steady development, said Guo.