New Delhi/IBNS, March 17 -- China Monday "appreciated" Prime Minister Narendra Modi's positive remarks on the ties between the two countries, saying that a "dragon-elephant dance" cooperation is the correct choice for these neighbours.

"Let me stress that in the 2000 plus years' history of interactions, the two countries have maintained friendly exchanges" and both the countries learned from each other contributing to civilisational achievements and human progress," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters.

The two countries should be partners that contribute to each other's success and a "cooperative pas de deux", a ballet dance between dragon and elephant, is the "only choice for both sides", she said, reiterating...