Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri today met the Vice Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, Ms Sun Haiyan, in New Delhi.

 

 

In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said that they both discussed the progress made in stabilising and rebuilding bilateral ties with priority on business and people-centric engagements and ways to take bilateral engagement forward in the new year. During the meeting, both sides reiterated their commitment to implementing the important directions provided by their leaders and to advancing bilateral relations on the path of normalisation. 

 

 

The Foreign Secretary noted the importance of increasing the understanding between the people of the two countries in order to rebuild ties. He highlighted the need to take positive steps to create the right environment for improved bilateral relations.

 

 

Ms Haiyan briefed the Foreign Secretary on her impressions from the visit, including her interactions with Indian media, think tanks and political parties. The Chinese side also congratulated the Indian side on assuming the BRICS chairship this year and expressed its strong support for a successful BRICS Summit in India.