New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): Amid the stand-off between the two countries in eastern Ladakh region, Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong on Wednesday said the two countries should resolve their differences through communication and not allow them to overshadow bilateral relations.

"We should never let differences overshadow our relations. We should resolve differences through communication," said Weidong.

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The Chinese envoy said the two countries are fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and they have "important task" to consolidate relations.

"China and India are fighting together against COVID-19 and we have an important task to consolidate relations. Our youth should realise the relation between China and India, the two countries are opportunities for each other and pose no threat," he said.

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The remarks have come at a time there is border tension between the two countries in Eastern Ladakh and efforts are on to defuse the situation. They are also being seen as an indication of de-escalation of tension in the coming days. (ANI)

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