Also on Tuesday, Premier Li Qiang and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanged congratulatory messages.

　　Li said that China is ready to work with India to properly manage border issues and advance bilateral relations for the benefit of both peoples.

　　Modi emphasized the shared responsibility of India and China in promoting peace and development, noting that the two countries' relationship not only contributes to global stability and prosperity, but also supports the realization of a multipolar world.

　　He expressed confidence that the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations will usher in a new phase of stable and healthy growth in bilateral ties.

　　On April 1, 1950, India was the first nonsocialist country to establish diplomatic relations with China. Over the past decades, despite ups and downs, the bilateral relationship has maintained an overall positive momentum of development, with friendly exchanges and cooperation always being the mainstream.

　　China has remained India's largest trading partner for many years. According to Chinese data, bilateral trade reached $138.48 billion in 2024, marking a 1.7 percent year-on-year increase.

　　In October last year, Xi and Modi met in Kazan, Russia, leading the bilateral relationship to embark on a new journey.

　　Modi said in a recent interview that it was normal for the two neighboring major countries to have differences and the key was to ensure that the differences do not turn into disputes.

　　He emphasized the need to prioritize dialogue over discord, and acknowledged that strong bilateral ties are not only beneficial for the two nations, but also critical for global stability.

　　Over the past few months, China and India have engaged in intensive and productive exchanges, culminating in the exchange of the anniversary messages.