Xi hails ‘great significance’ of China-India ties

The Chinese president has described Beijing and New Delhi as “friends” and “partners” in a Republic Day message

Ties between China and India are of great significance for maintaining and promoting world peace and prosperity, Chinese President Xi Jinping has said.

Conveying his greetings to President Droupadi Murmu on India’s Republic Day, Xi said Beijing and New Delhi are good friends and partners, and that this is the right approach for the Asian neighbors, according to Xinhua.