Premier Li Congratulates PM Modi on New Term, Says China Willing to Develop Ties in ‘Right Direction’

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In the first congratulatory message from China’s top leadership to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for winning a third term, Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday said the sound and steady development of China-India relations is not only conducive to the well-being of the countries but also injects stability and positive energy into the region and the world, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. He said Beijing is willing to work with New Delhi to “push forward bilateral relations in the right direction”. “China is willing to work with India to push forward bilateral relations in the right direction.” This, however, came as...