On the 75th anniversary of Sino-Indian diplomatic relations, Indian leaders PM Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu and their Chinese counterparts Xi Jinping and Li Qiang exchanged messages. Celebrations highlight progress since troop disengagement in Ladakh, with a focus on mutual respect and resuming practical cooperation.
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