Strong China-India relations to usher in true Asian century: premier
14/3/2006 15:18
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Tuesday highly valued relations between
China and India, saying strong bilateral ties will usher in a true Asian
century.
It is when China and India are really strong enough and fully bring
out their vitality that it will "usher in a new true Asian century," Wen said at
a press conference shortly after the end of national legislature's annual
session.
We recalled his successful visit to India last year, and said the
two countries reached a strategic partnership for peace and prosperity, signed a
political principle guiding the settlement of the border issue and worked out a
five-year plan for China-India trade and economic development.
This year
marks the year of friendship between China and India, Wen said, adding,
"cultural exchanges will be high on the agenda."
"Now China-India relations
have entered a new historical stage, " he said, hoping the China-India
"fraternal friendship will become vibrant and strong" and remain in the hearts
of the two oriental states.
The press conference was telecast live in the
Great Hall of the People in downtown Beijing.
Xinhua
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