Indian Youth Delegation visits China to boost mutual understanding

A 200-member Indian Youth Delegation is currently visiting China as part of the efforts by the two governments to provide opportunities to their youth to mutually understand each other better.

The delegation comprising students, researchers, youth leaders and young achievers is visiting various Chinese cities, including Beijing, Wuhan, Kunming, Shanghai and Guangzhou, from July 3 to 10, an Indian embassy statement said on Thursday.

India and China have implemented the annual India-China Youth Exchange program since 2006-07. Large delegations of Chinese youth have also been visiting India under the program.

Last year, the Indian delegation visited Beijing, Hefei, Changsha, Guangzhou and Shanghai from 9-17 June.

In his speech at the welcome reception for the visiting delegation on July 5, Ambassador of India to China Gautam Bambawale emphasized strengthening people-to-people exchanges between the two countries while covering all aspects of India-China bilateral relations.

He said that through annual youth exchange program, the governments of India and China intend to provide opportunities to their youth to mutually understand each other better.

During the youth's stay in China, the delegation will get a wide opportunity to experience various facets of China's economy, society and culture through company visits, tours and lectures.

They would gain first-hand knowledge about China with the help of close interaction with experts and practitioners from various fields, including industry, education, sports, science and technology, urban planning, agriculture and health.