Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c14.s2.t4.11

v2.c14.s2.t4.11

From May 26-31, 2010, Indian President Pratibha Devisingh Patil visited China. Chinese President Hu Jintao, Wu Bangguo, President of the NPC Standing Committee, Wen Jiabao, Chinese Premier and Jia Qinglin, Chairman of CPPCC held talks with President Patil, respectively. Both sides had an in-depth exchange of views of common concern, such as on furthering the development of India-China strategic partnership and reached consensus. Patil accompanied by the then Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping was present at the Reception Marking the 60ᵗʰ Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between India and China. Apart from Beijing, Patil also went to Luoyang to attend the inauguration ceremony of Indian Style Buddhist Hall in the White Horse Temple and went to Shanghai to visit the pavilions of the World Expo.