Significant improvement in Indo-China relationship: Rao

Lalit K Jha
Washington, Mar 16 (PTI) The relationship between
India and China has improved significantly in the last two
decades and the two neighbours are discussing to resolve their
outstanding border issues, Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama
Rao said on Tuesday.
"The relationship between India and China has improved
significantly in the last two decades particularly. We have a
broad spectrum, multidimensional relationship that covers many
areas; which is not just focused on the boundary question,"
she said.
The Foreign Secretary said the border issues between
the two countries has not hindered the advancement of
dialogue, trade and business relations.
"The rise of China and the rise of India has become an
object of world attention. I think, in both the countries, we
see a competitive edge but we also see a greater degree of
collaboration between the two counties," Rao said.
"There is peace on our borders with China," the
Foreign Secretary said. PTI LKJ
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