New Delhi, June 6, IRNA – India’s External Affairs Minister, S M Krishna, on Wednesday held a meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Li Kaqiang, and discussed bilateral relations with the leader, who is tipped to become the Prime Minister of China next year.
Welcoming Krishna at the Great Hall of People, Li said though Krishna's visit was intended to take part in the Shanghai Cooperation Organistion summit (SCO) being held in Beijing, it provided an opportunity to discuss bilateral ties, pti reported.
This is an important opportunity to enhance the relations, he said after the meeting that lasted 45 minutes.
Reciprocating the sentiments, Krishna recalled the recent visit of President Hu Jintao to New Delhi to take part in the BRICS summit and the positive momentum it had helped maintain in bilateral ties.
Krishna is scheduled to meet Chinese Foreign Minister, Yang Jeichi tomorrow.
