A 13-member delegation of Bharatiya Janata Party comprising Members of Parliament and legislators left for a “goodwill visit” to China on Saturday, with an aim to smoothen ongoing efforts by the NDA Government in “removing irritants in political, economic and geographical areas” between India and China.
The delegation, led by lok Sabha member Bhagat Singh Koshyari, will stay in China till November 22. The objective of the tour is to understand the internal party structure of Communist Party of China (CPC), its political functioning and role in establishing a welfare society, and emphasise on strengthening relations between the two ruling parties — CPC and BJP.
Speaking to the MPs and MlAs prior to their departure, Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj asked them to impress upon the Communist Party of China leaders and the persons in Government about the positive steps initiated by the Narendra Modi Government in establishing cordial relations with all neighboring countries and particularly with China.
Officials from the Ministry of External Affairs briefed the delegation about Government stance on various issues between the two Governments.India and China have been often locked in border disputes with incidents of transgression and stapled visas spoiling the bonhomie generated by the political leadership of the two countries.
The study team will be visiting Guangzhou and Beijing cities to interact with CPC leaders and cadres from grass root level to politburo and Central Committee. The team will also visit the political school of CPC and attend meetings with Indian Consulate General at Guangzhou and Indian Ambassador at Beijing.