'Right choice for India-China to be friends': PM Modi, Xi Jinping commit to taking ties forward on mutual respect, stability - Key quotes

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that cooperation between India and China will pave the way for "welfare of the entire humanity," during bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping.

During key talks, PM Modi asserted that India is "committed to take forward" the ties with China "based on mutual trust, respect and sensitivity."


All eyes were on PM Modi, who landed in the port city of Tianjin on Saturday evening after a seven-year gap. He arrived at Binhai International Airport in Tianjin after concluding his two-day visit to Japan.

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Here are the key quotes from bilateral talks

PM Modi remembers Kazan meet

During the key talks, PM Modi remembered his meeting with Jinping in Kaza last year and said, "We had very fruitful discussions which gave a positive direction to our relations."

Atmosphere of peace

PM Modi further asserted that after the disengagement on the border, "an atmosphere of peace and stability has been created" between both countries.

Agreement reached on border management

PM Modi also said that an agreement has been reached between the Special Representatives regarding border management. He appreciated the progress made on several fronts of ties and peace.

He said, "An agreement has been reached between our . Kailash Mansarovar Yatra has been resumed. Direct flights between the two countries are also being resumed."

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'Welfare of the entire humanity'

PM Modi emphasised that cooperation between India and China will pave the way for the welfare of the entire humanity. "The interests of 2.8 billion people of both countries are linked to our cooperation. This will also pave the way for the welfare of the entire humanity. We are committed to taking our relations forward on the basis of mutual trust, respect and sensitivity," he added.

PM thanks China for invite

PM Modi also thanked the Chinese President for the warm welcome and congratulated China for successfully chairing the SCO. "I congratulate you on China's successful chairmanship of the SCO. I thank you for the invitation to visit China and for our meeting today," he said.

'It is a great pleasure to meet you again, Mr Prime Minister,' says Xi Jinping

In his opening remarks during delegation-level talks with PM Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping said, "It is a great pleasure to meet you again, Mr Prime Minister. I welcome you to China for the SCO summit. Last year, we had a successful meeting in Kazan."

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'China and India are two ancient civilisations'

During his bilateral meeting with PM Modi, Jinping said, "China and India are two ancient civilisations in the East. We are the world's two most populous countries, and we are also important members of the Global South."

75th anniversary of China-India diplomatic relations

"This year marks the 75th anniversary of China-India diplomatic relations. Both nations need to handle our relationship from a strategic and long-term perspective," Jinping added.

'Peace and prosperity in Asia and around the world'

The Chinese president further said that both countries must "also step up to historic responsibilities to uphold multilateralism, a multipolar world, and more democracy in international institutions and work together for peace and prosperity in Asia and around the world."

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