The Chinese Communist Party (CCP)'s official mouthpiece 'People's Daily' on February 2, 2015, described Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's visit to Beijing for the trilateral regular meeting mechanism for FMs of India, China and Russia in positive tones. It said that "For India, which aspires to become a leading player on both regional and global arenas, it pays off by adopting a pragmatic approach in diplomacy: instead of purely looking to the West to heed every move in Washington, it also attaches great importance to relations with its two giant northern neighbors.
The trilateral regular meeting mechanism for FMs of India, China and Russia, among other arrangements for the three countries to cement ties, is a perfect example showcasing India's intention to seek a balance when it comes to dealings with major global players.
The pursuit of equilibrium, of course, is in line with the global trend of multilateralism and could serve as a positive factor for the peace and stability of the whole world." It added that such exchange of views "allows the three ministers and their countries to have a better understanding of each other, and possible coordination of stance among the three sides and whatever consensus they may reach would mean a lot not only for their countries but also for the region and the world at large".
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