Ambassador’s courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Wang Yi, State Councilor & Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China

Ambassador Pradeep Kumar Rawat made a courtesy call on State Councilor and Foreign Minister H.E. Wang Yi at Diaoyutai State Guest House on 22 June 2022.  Ambassador Rawat conveyed his appreciation for this opportunity for him to have an in-person meeting with H.E. Wang Yi in spite of Covid-19 related limitations.

Bilateral and multilateral issues of interest to both sides were touched upon during the conversation. State Councilor Wang Yi conveyed that at the highest level of leadership of the two countries, there is consensus on the importance of bilateral relations for Asia and the world. Ambassador agreed and emphasised the criticality of maintenance of peace and tranquility in the border areas for realizing the full potential of this consensus. H.E. Wang Yi said that the border issue is important and we should stay committed to peacefully addressing it through consultation and coordination.

H.E. Wang Yi recalled his meeting with EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar during his visit in New Delhi in March 2022 and mentioned that the Chinese side attached importance to the Indian side’s concerns regarding return of Indian students and that he hoped to see early progress on this. He also referred to discussions on resumption of direct flight connectivity between the two sides. Ambassador Rawat conveyed that the relevant agencies in India are seized of the matter and we may see progress in the matter soon.

There was agreement that the two sides should make full use of the opportunities provided by multilateral meetings to continue their exchange of views including between the two Foreign Ministers.   

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Beijing

23 June 2022