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Thu, 12/16/2010 - 08:17
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Wen arrives; says visit to promote friendship
New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao
arrived here on Wednesday on a three-day visit which he said
was to promote friendship and expand cooperation between the
two countries which have seen comprehensive and rapid
progress.
Immediately after his arrival here, Wen said, "My
current visit is aimed at promoting friendship, expanding
cooperation, building on our past achievements and opening up
new dimensions for mutual benefit and common development of
the two countries."
China and India are connected by mountains and rivers
and enjoy a traditional friendship dating back more than 2,000
years, said Wen, adding that this year marks the 60th
anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two neighbours.
"China-India relations face major opportunities and
enjoy broad prospects," the Chinese premier said in a
statement, adding that the friendship and cooperation between
the two sides have seen comprehensive and rapid progress.
During his visit, Wen is expected to address some of
India's key concerns like those on stapled visas for northern
Indian state Jammu and Kashmir's residents, its bid for
permanent membership in UNSC and growing trade imbalance when
he hold talks with his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh.
The visit is taking place after elaborate rounds of
talks at various levels starting with the candid meeting
between Wen and Singh at Hanoi in October, creating high
expectations to remove some of the major irritants like
stapled visas, which created furore in India.
Accompanied by a biggest delegation ever of 400
businessmen, senior ministers and officials, Wen will begin
his stay with a meeting with business community followed by a
visit to Tagore International School to interact with children
who are learning Chinese language.
This will be followed by his presenting a China-India
Friendship award and later attending a private dinner, hosted
by Singh.
The Chinese Premier's arrival was also marked by a
protest by a group of Tibetans, who staged a demonstration
shouting anti-China slogans and waving Tibetan flags. They
also carried placards which read 'Free Tibet Wen, Free Tibet
Now'.
India is the first leg of Wen's two-nation trip. He is
also to pay an official visit to Pakistan on Friday.
arrived here on Wednesday on a three-day visit which he said
was to promote friendship and expand cooperation between the
two countries which have seen comprehensive and rapid
progress.
Immediately after his arrival here, Wen said, "My
current visit is aimed at promoting friendship, expanding
cooperation, building on our past achievements and opening up
new dimensions for mutual benefit and common development of
the two countries."
China and India are connected by mountains and rivers
and enjoy a traditional friendship dating back more than 2,000
years, said Wen, adding that this year marks the 60th
anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two neighbours.
"China-India relations face major opportunities and
enjoy broad prospects," the Chinese premier said in a
statement, adding that the friendship and cooperation between
the two sides have seen comprehensive and rapid progress.
During his visit, Wen is expected to address some of
India's key concerns like those on stapled visas for northern
Indian state Jammu and Kashmir's residents, its bid for
permanent membership in UNSC and growing trade imbalance when
he hold talks with his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh.
The visit is taking place after elaborate rounds of
talks at various levels starting with the candid meeting
between Wen and Singh at Hanoi in October, creating high
expectations to remove some of the major irritants like
stapled visas, which created furore in India.
Accompanied by a biggest delegation ever of 400
businessmen, senior ministers and officials, Wen will begin
his stay with a meeting with business community followed by a
visit to Tagore International School to interact with children
who are learning Chinese language.
This will be followed by his presenting a China-India
Friendship award and later attending a private dinner, hosted
by Singh.
The Chinese Premier's arrival was also marked by a
protest by a group of Tibetans, who staged a demonstration
shouting anti-China slogans and waving Tibetan flags. They
also carried placards which read 'Free Tibet Wen, Free Tibet
Now'.
India is the first leg of Wen's two-nation trip. He is
also to pay an official visit to Pakistan on Friday.
