Looks like it's time for China and India to hit the 'co-op' button! 🎮 On Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun emphasized that as two major developing countries and emerging economies, China and India should focus on development and cooperation. Time to bring that neighborly vibe back on track! 🚂
At a daily press briefing, Guo was responding to remarks made by Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. Jaishankar highlighted that the ties between India and China play a big role in the future of both nations and the global order. He mentioned that India plans to handle its relations with China from a long-term perspective. 🧐
Guo echoed these sentiments, noting that as ancient civilizations and emerging economies, it's only natural for China and India to team up. 🤗 \"This serves the fundamental interests of the over 2.8 billion people in both countries,\" Guo said. \"It aligns with the hopes of nations and people in the region and matches the trend of the Global South's impressive growth. Plus, it's great news for regional and global peace and prosperity!\" 🌍✌️
The spokesperson stressed the importance of both sides sticking to the common understandings reached by their leaders. That includes seeing each other as development opportunities rather than threats, and as cooperation partners rather than competitors. 🤝
\"We need to view and handle our bilateral relations from a strategic height and long-term perspective,\" Guo added. \"Let's get our relationship back on the healthy and stable track and find the right path for big neighboring countries to live in harmony and develop side by side.\" 🌱🏘️
Guo also highlighted the need to adhere to the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, practice genuine multilateralism, and promote an equal and orderly multipolar world. \"By doing so, we can make greater contributions to safeguarding and promoting world peace, stability, development, and prosperity,\" the spokesperson said. ✨🌐
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