New Delhi, October 1: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday extended his felicitation to his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi as well as the Chinese government and the people of China on the occasion of the 71st anniversary of the founding of the country.

"Extend my felicitations to State Councilor & FM Wang Yi and the Government and People of PRC on the 71st anniversary of the founding of People's Republic of China." Jaishankar tweeted. Also Read | Clare Bronfman, Seagram’s Liquor Heiress, Sentenced to 6 Years For Involvement in Sex Trafficking.

S Jaishankar's Tweet

China's State Council on Wednesday held a reception in Beijing at The Great Hall of The People to celebrate the 71st anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Also Read | Brexit Deal: European Union Starts Legal Action Against UK Over Internal Market Bill.

It was attended by the Communist Party of China and state leaders Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng and Wang Qishan, as well as nearly 500 guests from home and abroad, Xinhua reported.

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