Tianjin: India is committed to taking forward its ties with China based on mutual trust, respect and sensitivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Chinese President Xi Jinping as the two leaders held wide-ranging talks to reset the bilateral relations.
In his televised opening remarks, Modi said the welfare of 2.8 billion people is linked to bilateral cooperation between India and China.
The prime minister noted that there is peace and stability along the border following last year’s disengagement process, adding that direct flights between the two countries are being resumed.
The prime minister also made a mention of the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
There was consent between our Special Representatives on border management, he said.
India and China have a framework called the Special Representatives on the boundary question to address issues relating to the border.
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“We are committed to taking forward our cooperation based on mutual trust, respect and sensitivity,” Modi said.
The prime minister also congratulated Xi on China’s successful presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
Modi landed in China Saturday on a two-day visit that came after a gap of seven years. He is in China to attend the SCO summit.
PTI
