Beijing, New Delhi poised for closer ties

Beijing and New Delhi are hoping to capitalize on the growing momentum for cooperation following the election of a new Indian government and as China's top diplomat prepares for a landmark visit to India.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi will fly to New Delhi on Sunday to meet his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj and other Indian leaders, ministry spokesman Hong Lei said on Tuesday.

The two-day visit will be the first time that senior members of both governments have met since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's general election victory in May.