Prime Minister of India - Dr. Manmohan Singh

PM greets the people and the government of China

On the occasion of 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China on October 1, 2009, the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in a message to H. E. Wen Jiabao, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, has conveyed his warm felicitations and friendly greetings to the government and people of China.

In his message, the Prime Minister has noted that "this is an important milestone in the life of China and an occasion for celebrations of your great nation's many achievements in the last 60 years. As a friendly neighbour and a developing nation, we in India share your sense of happiness on this important occasion.

Our Strategic and Cooperative Partnership for Peace and Prosperity has developed over the last four years. Our Shared Vision for the 21st Century is also reflected in our wide-ranging cooperation and coordination on pressing global and international issues. India is fully committed to further promoting our relations in an all-round manner."