Manila: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said that Beijing and New Delhi should consolidate the positive momentum in their bilateral relations and strengthen coordination and cooperation in international and regional affairs.
Wang made the remarks in Manila during a meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. He said both countries should keep humanity’s well-being in mind, demonstrate responsibility as major nations, and contribute to advancing multipolarity and greater democracy in international relations.
Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said China is ready to work with India to implement the important common understandings reached by the leaders of the two countries.
He called for maintaining close high-level exchanges, enhancing cooperation in areas including economy and trade, media, and people-to-people and cultural exchanges, while properly handling sensitive issues.
Wang also urged both sides to strengthen coordination and cooperation, promote the growth of the greater BRICS cooperation mechanism, and better represent and safeguard the common interests of developing countries. China will continue to support India in hosting a successful BRICS summit this year, Wang said.
During the meeting, Jaishankar said India’s positions on issues related to Taiwan and Xizang have not changed, and that India respects China’s sovereignty. He added that India has consistently worked towards a positive and cooperative bilateral relationship with a forward-looking approach.
Cooperation, common goals discussed with Canada FMExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks this week on bilateral ties with his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand, focusing on cooperation and common goals. “Appreciate the discussion with Canada FM @AnitaAnandMP this afternoon. India-Canada cooperation has been steadily growing. Our conversation focused on achieving the goals for the relationship set by our Prime Ministers,” Jaishankar said in a social media post after the meeting, held on the margins of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Manila. Jaishankar’s meeting with the Canadian foreign minister comes days after the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said investigators probing the 2023 killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada have found no evidence linking Indian government officials to the murder. |
