New Delhi: India and China agreed that “peace and tranquillity on the India-China border areas” is an “important guarantor for the development and continued growth of bilateral relations”.
The joint statement comes in the wake of regular Chinese transgressions and incursions into Indian territory, particularly in Ladakh, the latest being the incursions in Chumar and Demchok areas of Ladakh. Apart from agreeing to continue holding joint Army exercises, the two sides also agreed to hold joint Air Force and Navy exercises at “a proper time”.
They also decided to hold the first round of a maritime cooperation dialogue within this year. The joint statement was issued at the culmination of President Xi’s visit to India on Friday afternoon.
“The two sides exchanged views on the India-China boundary question and reiterated their commitment to seek a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable solution, proceeding fro-m the overall interests of bilateral relations,” the the joint statement said
