FM says China, India must work together despite setbacks

State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged India on Monday to work with China to uphold the strategic consensus that the two countries "pose no threat but offer development opportunities to each other" to make sure bilateral ties move forward on the right track.

Speaking at a news conference on the sidelines of the fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress, Wang said in recent years China-India relations have encountered some setbacks which are not in the interests of both countries.

"China and India have a combined population of over 2.8 billion and account for one-third of humanity. When our two countries achieve stability and prosperity and live in peace and harmony, global peace and prosperity will have a solid foundation," he said.

He urged India to work with China to continue to build mutual trust and avoid misunderstanding and miscalculation, so "we will be partners for mutual success instead of adversaries of mutual attrition."