Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday proposed a six point “template” to broad base India-China engagement with an action oriented approach to usher in Asian century.
Addressing an India-China media forum at the start of her visit here, Swaraj proposed the two countries should follow action oriented approach, broad base bilateral engagement, convergence of common, regional and global interests, develop new areas of cooperation, expand strategic communication, fulfil common aspirations to usher “Asian century”.
Highlighting that her visit is taking place against the backdrop of new government taking over office in India with a decisive mandate, Swaraj said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government propelled the aspiration of young, vibrant and enterprising generation.
“Even in the last eight months it is already evident that dramatic transformations are underway in my country that will accelerate our journey to modernity,” Swaraj said.
In the background of a strong government emerging in India, Swaraj said Modi already had three meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and met premier Li Keqiang.
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi was the first foreign dignitary to have been invited by India after Modi government took over, Swaraj said pointing out that India is determined to building relations with China.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit China in May, the foreign minister said Sunday during her own three-day visit to Beijing.
“Mr Modi is going to come in May. I will give them dates today. This is a preparatory visit,” Swaraj told Indian reporters in Beijing.
