李克强：与印度总理的会谈达到预期
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Friday said that his talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have met expectations.
中国总理李克强周五表示，与印度总理纳伦德拉·莫迪的会谈结果达到预期。
"We just had in-depth talks and touched a wide range of topics, which we both expect to yield common ground and results. It is fair to say that we met expectations," Li said after the talks with Modi at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Modi said he was honored that the Chinese President gave him a warm welcome in Xi'an, capital city of Shaanxi Province and Xi's hometown, on Thursday afternoon.
This is the first time Xi has welcomed a foreign leader to his hometown.
"President Xi's welcome also touched the hearts of 1.25 billion Indian people," Modi said.
"I discussed many issues with Premier Li, which will take our relations towards a positive direction. Our cooperation not only benefits the two countries, but also sends a positive signal to the world," Modi said.
China and India have signed a total of 24 treaties and MOUs aimed at boosting cooperation in areas including railways, aerospace, mineral exploitation, marine science and vocational education.
The countries have decided to set up consulates in China's Chengdu City and India's Chennai City.