Chinese Premier calls on President Mukherjee

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang called on President Pranab Mukherjee here at Rashtrapati Bhavan today.

Mukherjee expressed happiness over the fact that India was the first country Premier Li was visiting after assuming office. He said it reflects the importance attached to India-China relations by the Premier.

Asserting that India-China relationship is one of the most important in 21st century, Mukherjee said: "Our vision for India-China relations is of a truly good neighbourly relationship that is based on a high degree of trust and understanding with a strong intersection of common interests."

"The two countries should be sensitive to each other's concerns and there is need to build trust as well as expand shared interests," he added.

The President also said that the trans-border rivers should unite rather than divide the two people.

Keqiang warmly reciprocated the President's words and assured the President that China sees India as a strategic partner and believes there is great potential for improved bilateral relations. It would do nothing to harm India's interests.