70 Years of Diplomatic Relations Between India and China

70 Years of Diplomatic Relations Between India and China

On April 1, 1950, China and India established diplomatic relations, India was the first non socialist country to establish relations with the people's Republic of China.

Diplomatic Relations at a Glance:

1954 : Chinese premier Zhou Enlai visited india. China and india signed the joint statement and jointly advocated the five principles of peaceful coexistence.

1962 : The border conflict led to a serious setback in bilateral relations.

1988 : Indian prime minister visited China, initiating the process of normalization of bilateral relations 

1991 : Chinese primer visited india. Prime minister level mutual visits were restored after decades of suspension.

1993 : Indian prime minister Narasimha Rao visited china. Agreement on the Maintenance of peace and Tranquility along the line of actual control in the India-China border areas was signed.

Recently both countries engage at various levels to build a closer partnership for development, enhance the in depth strategic communication and advance exchanges and mutual learning between the two civilizations.

2020 is also China-India year of Cultural and People to People exchanges.