China keen to work with re-elected PM Modi to further deepen bilateral ties

China on Friday said it attaches high importance to its bilateral relations with India and is keen to work with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deepen political trust and mutual cooperation for a closer partnership.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said the elections in India were concluded smoothly and referred to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s congratulatory message to Prime Minister Modi, who was re-elected on May 23 in a stunning victory in the general elections.

“China and India are important neighbours to each other. We are major developing countries and emerging markets. Last year, the Wuhan Summit between President Xi and Prime Minister Modi directed the future for our bilateral relations and opening up new prospects,” Mr. Lu told the media here.