BEIJING - China is willing to maintain communication and consultation with India to steadily facilitate exchanges between the two sides, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Friday.

Spokesperson for the ministry Guo Jiakun made the remarks at a regular press briefing after media reports said that India has cut red tape to speed business visas for Chinese professionals.

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"We have noted this positive step. Facilitating exchange of persons serves the common interests of all parties," Guo said.