China today paid homage to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, describing him as an outstanding politician who made path-breaking contributions to the development of bilateral relations.
The Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Vajpayee was an outstanding politician in India and has made path-breaking contributions to the development of Sino-Indian relations.
The ministry said in the statement to PTI that the Chinese side expressed deep condolences over his death to the Indian government and people and to the relatives of Vajpayee.
The ministry said Premier Li Keqiang has sent a condolence message.
