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Chinese President Greets New Indian President

Chinese President Jiang Zemin on Thursday congratulated A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his inauguration as president of India.

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Chinese President Jiang Zemin on Thursday congratulated A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his inauguration as president of India.

"China and India are good neighbors and there is a long tradition of friendship between the two countries and the two peoples," said Jiang in a message.

Thanks to joint efforts, the development of Sino-Indian ties has gained momentum in recent years, Jiang said, adding that bilateral exchanges have been increased and cooperation deepened and expanded.

He pledged to join hands with the new Indian president for the further development of a constructive cooperative partnership between the two countries on the basis of the five principles of peaceful coexistence.

Jiang also wished Kalam good health and his country prosperity.

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