China Lauds Manmohan Singh’s 'Positive Contribution' To Development Of India-China Ties

Last Updated:December 27, 2024, 19:39 IST

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Manmohan Singh was a renowned economist of India and had made a positive contribution to the development of India-China relations.

Former PM Manmohan Singh was lauded for his contribution to India-China relations. (PTI/File)

China on Friday condoled the demise of India’s former Prime Minister and Finance Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and hailed him for his “positive contribution" to the development of India-China relations.

In a statement, Beijing said, “Mr Singh is a senior statesman and renowned economist of India. He has made positive contribution to the development of China-India relations. China expresses deep condolences over his passing and extends sincere sympathies to the Indian government and people and Mr. Singh’s family."

Bejing also recalled key agreements signed between the two countries during Manmohan Singh’s tenure to address the vexed border dispute.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning in a media briefing also recalled  Singh’s legacy to the improvement of the ties between the two countries.

“When Singh was the Prime Minister, China and India announced the establishment of the strategic cooperative partnership for peace and prosperity and reached an agreement on the political parameters and guiding principles for the settlement of the India-China boundary question", Mao said.

Manmohan Singh Passes Away

Condolences continue to pour in from across the world since the passing away of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Thursday evening in the national capital.

Singh, who breathed his last at AIIMS, Delhi at the age of 92, has left behind a legacy of transforming India through some of the greatest reforms in India’s history.

The last rites of former PM would be performed with full state honours at Delhi’s Nigambodh Ghat on Saturday at 11:45 am.

He is survived by his wife Gursharan Kaur, a history professor, and three daughters.

Beijing, China

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