Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao arrived in Delhi to boost bilateral relations between the two Asian nations.
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Li quoted Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore as saying that “China and India are very old and beloved brothers” and said over the past 2,000 years, there have been numerous tales and legends about the friendly exchanges between the two countries. The Ajanta caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, consist of about 30 rock-cut Buddhist monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 650 CE. The Chinese leader arrived here on Tuesday night and is expected to leave for Kolkata on Wednesday evening.
He is also scheduled to meet President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi later on Friday.
The cultural ties between China and India have a long history and they would be further strengthened in the coming days, he asserted.
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This will help the two countries tighten their partnership in development, work as two engines for global economic growth, forge as global partners in strategic collaboration to realize their peaceful, cooperative and inclusive development, he said. “He highlighted opportunities in Railways, smart cities, infrastructure and urban transport for cooperation between India and China”, according to the statement.
