China ready to work with India to bridge gap between people of the two countries: Chinese diplomat
The HinduChinese Consul General in Mumbai Kong Xianhua has said his country is ready to work with India to bridge the gap between the people of the two neighbours, recalling the Indian help during the Sino-Japanese war. The senior diplomat on August 1 visited the Indian Coast Guard Headquarters to express gratitude to the maritime security agency for saving Chinese mariners over the past two years, an official statement said. Mr. Kong met Inspector General Bhisham Sharma, Commander of Indian Coast Guard, and said China is ready to work with India to bridge the gap between the people of the two countries and strengthen friendship. He said the Indian Coast Guard has saved three Chinese mariners in the consular district of the Consulate General alone over the past two years. Mr. Kong said, “These rescue missions not only fulfil the motto of ‘Vayam Rakshamah’, but also demonstrate the common philosophy of People First, Life First in both China and India.” IG Sharma said that over the past decade, the Indian Coast Guard has saved 27 Chinese citizens.
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