Hua Hin (Thailand), Oct 24 (IANS) China wants a “healthy and steady relationship” with India, Prime Minister Wen Jiabao said Saturday.
Wen made the remarks at the start of his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the sidelines of the Asean and East Asia summits here.

“We want to have a healthy and steady relationship with India. I hope we can use this opportunity to exchange our views on all related issues,” Wen said in his opening remarks.

Manmohan Singh said: “I am excited to see you.” He said Chinese people have had a number of achievements “and we share their sense of accomplishment”. He said this in the context of the 60th anniversary of the founding of modern China.

Manmohan Singh also recalled his meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao in Russia in June this year.

Earlier, the Chinese premier received Manmohan Singh like an old friend and spoke of the meetings they have had in the past.

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