On February 25, 2025, the Chinese Embassy in India and Confederation of Young Leaders of India (CYL) co-hosted the third China-India Youth Dialogue. Representatives of youth, media and think tanks from the two countries attended the event.

Ambassador Xu Feihong said in his keynote speech that the youth is the future of a country and the hope of a nation. The opportunity for the reboot of China-India relations has provided a broader platform for the exchanges and cooperation between the youth. It is hoped that the youth of two countries should be promoters of bilateral relations, bearers of China-India friendship and envoys of the correct perceptions, contributing wisdom and strength to China and India ties, We warmly welcome Indian youth to participate in people-to-people exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations through concrete actions under the frameworks of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

Mr. Xu Xiao, President of the All-China Youth Federation sent a congratulation video, introducing Chinese youth’s involvement in Chinese modernization process. He hoped that the young people of two countries will strive to inherit their brilliant traditional culture, promote common development, participate in Global South cooperation and contribute to building a community with a shared future for mankind. 

Mr. Himadrish Suwan, Chairperson of CYL of India said that India-China Youth Dialogue is a flagship Track II engagement between two countries, which has been well received at the highest level of the Indian government. As two ancient civilizations and emerging global powers, China and India should work towards a stable, predictable and resilient relationship. Our youth should bear the historical responsibility. 

Youth representatives exchanged views on China-India cooperation in the fields of politics, economy, culture, education as well as under the framework of the SCO. Their wonderful performances win warm applause from the audience.