President Droupadi Murmu's letter to Xi Jinping emphasizes fostering peaceful relations on China's 75th anniversary. Amid positive diplomatic signals, both countries tackle the Ladakh standoff. Murmu stresses collaboration for mutual benefits, acknowledging shared challenges. The Rashtrapati Bhavan tradition of extending greetings continues despite tensions. Chinese ambassador reciprocates willingness for healthy bilateral relations, noting Murmu's message on China's milestone.
In a heartfelt letter addressed to Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the significance of fostering "peaceful and stable relations" between their nations. Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, President Murmu expressed her eagerness to collaborate with President Xi Jinping to cultivate mutually beneficial ties.
These sentiments emerge amidst optimistic signals from the diplomatic fronts of both India and China concerning the ongoing standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. Numerous rounds of discussions at diplomatic and political levels have been held between the two nations to address longstanding issues along the LAC that have strained relations since 2020.
In her letter dated September 27, graciously shared by Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong, President Murmu articulated, "As neighboring nations facing common developmental challenges and sharing regional interests, it is imperative that we strive towards nurturing peaceful and stable relations. I am eager to collaborate with you to foster a mutually advantageous relationship, harnessing our respective strengths for the well-being of our people and the broader region and world."
Sources within the Rashtrapati Bhavan affirmed that as per customary practice, the President extends felicitations to counterparts in various countries on their national days, a tradition upheld despite the border tensions with China over the past five years. Initiated with warm greetings and best wishes to President Jinping and the people of China on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, the President also conveyed her hopes for President Xi Jinping's health and well-being, and for the continued progress and prosperity of the Chinese populace.
Releasing the contents of the letter, the Chinese ambassador conveyed their country's readiness to collaborate with India in propelling bilateral relations towards a healthy and stable trajectory. He remarked, "President Droupadi Murmu conveyed her congratulatory message to President Xi Jinping and the Chinese people on the momentous occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China."
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