On March 25th, Consul General Kong Xianhua paid a farewell call on Ms. Sumangala Borkar, the niece of Dr. Kotnis.

Consul General Kong expressed his gratitude to the Borkar’s family for their support during his tenure, noting that Dr. Kotnis was an important symbol of China-India friendship. He pointed out that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and India. Under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries, China-India relations have stabilized and improved. He urged the people of both countries to continue cherishing Dr. Kotnis’ legacy, carry forward his spirit, deepen exchanges, mutual understanding, and cooperation across sectors, and work together to advance the enduring friendship between China and India.

Ms. Borkar extended her appreciation for Consul General Kong’s dedicated efforts in promoting Dr. Kotnis’ legacy and enhancing the friendship between the two nations. She pledged to remain steadfast in supporting China-India amity and fostering deeper people-to-people connectivity.