New Delhi, Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his re-election for a third term and said Beijing was ready to work with New Delhi to “advance bilateral relations in the right direction”.
Li said in a message that the strong and stable development of Sino-Indian relations is not only in the interests of the people of both countries, but also contributes to the transmission of stability and positive energy in the region and the world, state news agency Xinhua reported.
“China is ready to work with India to push bilateral relations in the right direction,” Li said. As Modi was sworn in as prime minister for the third time on Sunday, China's foreign ministry congratulated Prime Minister Modi on the victory of the BJP-led NDA alliance in the June 5 general election, saying both countries were reminded.
We must look to the future to take the bilateral relations stalled since the Galwan conflict four years ago on a healthy and stable path. Ever since the border standoff in eastern Ladakh began on May 5, 2020, relations between the two countries have deteriorated, apart from trade.
After this, violent clashes took place in Pangong Tso (lake) area near Galwan. “We noted the results of India's general election and congratulated the victory of the BJP and the National Democratic Alliance under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a media briefing.
Responding to a question by official media seeking China's comment on Modi's victory, Mao said a healthy and stable relationship is in the interest of both countries and is conducive to peace and development in the region and beyond.
He said that China is ready to work with India to serve the fundamental interests of our two countries and peoples, keeping in mind the overall interest of our relationship, looking to the future and advancing bilateral relations on a healthy and stable path.
However, a day after this media briefing, China objected to Prime Minister Modi's remarks that it was ready to forge closer ties with Taiwan. Modi's comments came in response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-tae's congratulatory message on his election victory.
China considers Taiwan a rebel province and insists on reunification with the mainland, even by force. India is pressuring the People's Liberation Army to withdraw from the Daepsang and Demchok areas and has said that as long as the border situation remains exceptional, China will Normality cannot be restored in his relations with.SS1MS
