Beijing/New Delhi. In a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s AI researcher Lex Fridman, the statement made on India-China relations is being highly appreciated in China. China praised PM Modi’s positive thinking and said that it is in the interest of the two countries to maintain a permanent and cooperative relations between India and China.
What did PM Modi say on India-China relations?
Speaking on India-China relations during podcast, PM Modi clarified that it is natural to have differences between neighboring countries, but the differences should not be converted into controversy. He said, “India and China cooperation is necessary not only for both countries, but also for global stability and prosperity. The 21st century is the century of Asia, which can be competition, but should not have a dispute. ”
Keeping a historic view, PM Modi said that “At one time India and China contributed more than 50% to global GDP. We have deep cultural relations and we want to keep them strong in future also. ”
PM Modi’s stand on border dispute
Talking about India-China tension, the Prime Minister said that “differences between two neighboring countries are natural, as even in a family. But our priority is to ensure that these differences do not turn into controversy. We are committed to maintain stable and collaborative relations through peace and dialogue. ”
PM Modi said on the deadlock between the two countries due to the border dispute after 2020, “We are now working to restore the situation before 2020. Gradually but of course, faith, enthusiasm and energy will return. However, it will take some time as there is a gap of five years. ”
What did China say on PM Modi’s comment?
This remark of PM Modi has been openly appreciated by China. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said that in recent years, many positive results have come out with the consent between the leaders of the two countries. India and China have been a friendly exchange and mutual learning culture in the historical relations of 2000 years, which has contributed to the civilization and progress of the world. ”
Global Times praised PM Modi
China’s official newspaper Global Times also wrote that “Prime Minister Modi’s statement reflects the approach to improving the relations of the Government of India.”
Quoting Kian Feng, director of the Research Department of the National Institute of National Strategy of Singhua University, the newspaper wrote that “PM Modi’s comments will be helpful in stabilizing and strengthening bilateral relations.”
The Global Times also wrote that after the meeting of Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the BRICS summit held in Kazan, Russia last year, there has been positive progress in the relationship between the two countries. Both countries have implemented high -level consent and strengthened cooperation at all levels.
Modi’s remarks on China underscore the Indian Government’s Current Pragmatic Approach to Advanceing China-India Relations, Building on the positive Momentum Since the Kazan Summit of the Leaders. His remarks align with the broader trend of bilateral ties returning to a path of… pic.twitter.com/hbiex4ma1u
– Global Times (@globaltimesnews) March 17, 2025
Diplomatic efforts needed to resolve border dispute
In a conversation with Fridman, PM Modi also mentioned the Indo-China border dispute. On this, the Global Times quoted expert Qian as saying, “To resolve the Indo-China border issue, the two countries should make efforts together and use multi-level diplomatic system to find a fair and long-term solution.”
What ahead in India-China relations?
There have been differences between India and China at many levels in the last few years, but both countries are now moving towards improving relations. PM Modi’s statement and China’s response indicates that the two countries are trying to increase mutual cooperation and resolve differences in diplomatic ways.
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