Li cheers India-China Foreign Ministers bonhomie

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Press Trust of India Beijing
Last Updated : May 10 2013 | 10:55 PM IST
Notwithstanding the recent boundary tensions, Sino-Indian bonhomie was at its best today as External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi displayed warmth by embracing each other drawing applause from Premier Li Keqiang.
Khurshid and Wang, who held over three hours of talks yesterday, in spontaneous gesture hugged each other when the External Affairs Minister called on Li to finalise the new Chinese Premier's visit to India later this month.
Looking pleased to see Khurshid and Wang in tight embrace, Li said he is very happy to see both the ministers establishing good rapport.
Asked about the bonhomie, Khurshid later told Indian media that "You saw for yourself. That was an interesting observation made by PM."
"It is gratifying for any foreign minister to see the head government of a foreign country to take such an indulgent and complementary view of what you are doing. I am very happy and pleased to strike a chord with the foreign minister," he said.
Asked whether it was planned, he said, "it was spontaneous. We really got along well.
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First Published: May 10 2013 | 10:55 PM IST

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