China and India strengthen political and cultural ties in high-level visits
A delegation from the Communist Party of China (CPC) visited the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi this week. The meeting aimed to strengthen ties between the two political groups. Meanwhile, India’s Consul General in Shanghai marked a cultural milestone by visiting a historic Buddhist site in Suzhou.
The visits come as both nations increase exchanges in culture and diplomacy.
On Monday, a CPC team led by Sun Haiyan, vice minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), met with BJP leaders in the capital. Arun Singh, the BJP’s national general secretary and MP, welcomed the delegation. Both sides discussed ways to improve direct communication and cooperation between the parties.
Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong also attended the talks. The discussions focused on building stronger inter-party connections.
Around the same time, Pratik Mathur, India’s Consul General in Shanghai, travelled to Suzhou. His visit to the Tiger Hill Pagoda coincided with the launch of an Indian exhibition called The Light and the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One. The pagoda, known as the oldest and largest Buddhist structure south of the Yangtze River, holds deep historical and artistic significance.
During his trip, Mathur met with Buddhist monks and local residents. He highlighted the return of the sacred Piprahwa Ratna of Lord Buddha to India after 127 years. The relic’s homecoming has been a key moment in recent cultural exchanges between the two countries.
The political and cultural visits signal ongoing engagement between India and China. The BJP and CPC delegations have agreed to keep communication channels open. Meanwhile, the return of Buddhist relics and high-profile site visits underscore growing civilisational ties.
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