Leaders' call boosts ties with India

China is ready to work with India to maintain the good momentum of the bilateral relationship, President Xi Jinping said in a phone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.

China-India relations have recently shown a positive momentum, as pragmatic cooperation is deepening and grassroots-level friendly exchanges have become increasingly proactive, Xi said.

Xi said he would like to strengthen communication with Modi on overall, long-term and strategic issues between the two countries, as well as the international and regional situation.