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dated June 26, 1954: Chou En-lai in Delhi

The Chinese Prime Minister, Mr.Chou En-lai was given an enthusiastic reception when he arrived in New Delhi on June 25. Diplomats and Cabinet Ministers and more than 5,000 people watched Mr.Chou En-lai and Prime Minister Nehru meet each other for the first time. Conveying the greetings of the Chinese people and Government to India, Mr.Chou En-lai said the 960 million people of the two countries constituted an important factor for world peace and expressed his wish for their closer friendship. The Air India International Constellation, which brought Mr.Chou En-lai with an entourage of 16 from Geneva, touched down at 7.10 a.m. Dressed in a dark blue Chinese tunic and a velvet beret, Mr.Chou En-lai stepped out of the plane first and was greeted by Mr. Nehru and the Chinese Ambassador. Cries of "Chou En-lai zindabad" and "India-China Friendship Zindabad" were raised as he was received by Mr.Nehru. The Chinese Premier made a brief statement to over 100 correspondents gathered at the airport. " I feel much honoured and pleased," he said, "to have the opportunity of visiting this great neighbour of China. The Government and people of China attach great importance to their friendship with the Government and people of India. The peace and friendship of the 960 million people of China and India constitute an important factor in maintaining the peace of Asia and of the world. May the friendship between China and India develop with each passing day."

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