Chinese embassy holds online symposium to commemorate Dr. Kotnis' 110th birth anniversary

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NEW DELHI, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- Dr. Dwarkanath Kotnis is an outstanding representative of the Indian people and a monument to China-India friendship, Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong has said.

Sun made the remarks at a recent online symposium jointly held by the Chinese Embassy in India and Dr. Kotnis Acupuncture Health and Education Center in commemoration of the 110th birth anniversary of Dr. Kotnis.

In a keynote speech titled "A Hero to Remember, A Monument to Eternity," Sun reviewed the life of Dr. Kotnis and pointed out that Dr. Kotnis is exemplary of the noble character and great spirit of mankind.

"He gave his precious life for the World Anti-Fascist War and the cause of China-India friendship," he said. "We will always remember him."

Sun emphasized that we are commemorating Dr. Kotnis to not only honor his deeds, but also carry forward his spirit and promote the cause of China-India friendship.

"We should build on the legacy of Dr. Kotnis, follow the guidance of the important consensus reached by our leaders, act in line with the trend of the times, enhance mutual trust, advance practical cooperation in all fields and constantly inject positive energy into China-India relations," he said.

Sun reiterated that as all countries in the world are faced with severe challenges posed by COVID-19, it is of great significance for China and India, as the only two major developing countries with a population of over 1 billion, to strengthen cooperation and tide over current difficulties together.

Kant Kotnis, cousin of Dr. Kotnis, Sumangala Borkar, niece of Dr. Kotnis, Inderjit Singh, director of Dr. Kotnis Acupuncture Health and Education Center and other Indian representatives participated in the online symposium.

Lin Yi, vice president of Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), Wang Lizhong, director general of the Foreign Affairs Office of Hebei Province, also attended the event.

The participants agreed that Dr. Kotnis, who sacrificed his life for upholding peace and justice, is a symbol of China-India friendship, and that the spirit of Dr. Kotnis is of great significance for promoting China-India relations. Enditem

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