BEIJING - Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday sent a congratulatory message to Narendra Modi on his new term as prime minister of the Republic of India.

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Li said that the sound and steady development of China-India relations is not only conducive to the well-being of the two peoples but also injects stability and positive energy into the region and the world.

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He said that China is willing to work with India to push forward bilateral relations in the right direction.