China and India Send 200 Youth to Visit Each Other As Cultural Communication (Linked to Record ID#54025)

In July 2015, China and India agree to send 200 youth to each other's country.

The delegation comprising students, researchers, youth leaders visited various Chinese cities including Beijing, Wuhan, Kunming, Shanghai, and Guangzhou from July 3 to 10, 2015. India and China have implemented the annual India-China Youth Exchange program since 2006-2007. A large delegation of Chinese youth have also been visiting India under this program.

In his speech, Indian Ambassador Gautam Bambawale emphasized strengthening people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.