Indian PM's visit a milestone in ties

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to China is a "milestone" in bilateral relations that will strengthen the two neighbors' strategic partnership and promote their cooperation in the global arena, India's ambassador to China said.

Official statement from Indian Ministry of External Affairs

At the invitation of His Excellency Mr. Wen Jiabao, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is paying an official visit to the People's Republic of China from 13 to 15 January 2008.

Prime Minister's message

I send my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of China on the occasion of my visit to their country. The relations between India and China have gathered considerable momentum in recent years. Our Strategic and Cooperative Partnership has been strengthened by high-level exchanges between our two countries.

Smooth sailing for big change agents

Growth in China and India continues to expand, with positive implications for the global economy. The two countries figure among the five that account for nearly half of the world's gross domestic product (GDP) as measured by buying power in US dollars, says a new World Bank report. The others on the list are the United States, Japan and Germany.

High points of Sino-Indian diplomatic relations

Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai visited India in June 1954. Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru visited China in October 1954.

Affinities that span millennia

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to China marks, once again, an emotional reunion for the leaders and peoples of the two great civilizations that have had millennia of cultural affinity built upon the popularization of Buddhism in China.

No resting on laurels for Asian giants

Friendly relations between India and China have endured for millennia. "Is there anyone in any part of India who does not admire China?" asked seventh century Chinese scholar Yi Jing on his return from India.

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