On April 1st, the Chinese Embassy in India held a reception to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Establishment of China-India Diplomatic Relations at Taj Palace hotel, New Delhi. Foreign Secretary of India, Mr. Vikram Misri, together with representatives from Indian government, political parties, enterprises, think tanks, media, as well as overseas Chinese, Chinese enterprises and students attended the reception.

Quoting the congratulatory messages exchanged between leaders on the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and India, Ambassador Xu Feihong pointed out that, over the past 75 years, despite weathering ups and downs, China-India relations have always surged forward. As for China-India relations, strategic guidance of our leaders serves as the “anchor”, friendly exchanges and cooperation form the “foundational fabric”, bridging differences through dialogue stands as the “one and only key”, and working for the future of the world is the“important mission” . The “dragon-elephant tango” is the only right choice for both sides. We should adhere to the important consensus reached by the two leaders, build a healthy and stable, mutually beneficial and internationally cooperative China-India relationship, forge a right path for the two neighbouring major countries to coexist in harmony and develop hand in hand.

Vikram Misri said, India and China’s civilizations have played a significant role in shaping human history in their own unique way. A stable bilateral relationship would contribute to humanity as a whole.On the basis of the meeting between PM Modi and President Xi Jinping in Kazan, we are working together to chart a roadmap for our bilateral relations to return to a stable, predictable and amicable path. We are looking at several steps to resume practical cooperation such as the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar yatra, cooperation on trans-border rivers, direct air services and so on. We are also looking at activities to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations， so as to enhance people to people ties and restore mutual trust and confidence among the public.

The guests all expressed their earnest expectation for the prospects of China-India friendship.