NewzVille Desk
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri today met Vice Minister Sun Haiyan of the International Department of the Communist Party of China. Both the leaders discussed the progress made in stabilizing and rebuilding bilateral ties with priority on business and people-centric engagements, and ways to take bilateral engagement forward in the new year.
The Chinese side congratulated the Indian side on assuming the BRICS chairship this year and expressed its strong support for a successful BRICS Summit in India.
Haiyan briefed Foreign Secretary on her impressions from the visit, including her interactions with Indian media, think tanks and political parties.
She also conveyed the expectations of the Chinese side to enhance exchanges under the MEA-IDCPC Programme.
Misri noted the importance of increasing the understanding between the people of the two countries in order to rebuild ties and, in this context, highlighted the need to take positive steps to create the right environment for improved bilateral relations.
Both sides reiterated their commitment to implementing the important directions provided by their leaders, and to advancing bilateral relations on the path of normalisation.
Vice Minister Sun Haiyan is on a three-day state visit to India.
