CHINA-INDIA 2LST

Rong said while the West would like to play one
against the other, China and India have been advocating a
multi-polar world, envisioning a new international system that
is open, balanced and inclusive.
Meanwhile, Indian Ambassador to China S Jaishankarsaid
India-China relations stand on their own merit and have their
own value.
"Independence has been the hallmark of our foreign
policy," he said, adding the two countries are engaging each
other more broadly and positively than ever before.
"The economic relationship in particular is booming…on
a broad range of economic issues, the benchmark for
cooperation is being constantly raised as performance exceeds
expectations," Jaishankar said.
The two countries are currently planning events for
next year focusing on the economy and people-to-people
contacts.
"We hope to increase networking and promote awareness
in China of the capabilities of Indian companies…Bilateral
ties have developed very strongly in the last few years. We
have identified a growing convergence of interest. Our
differences have also been effectively managed," Jaishankar
said.
He also pointed out that there are still some
historical issues left that are being addressed, and there are
also more contemporary issues arising from the growing
relationship, such as a large trade imbalance.
"I do believe that we can work through these issues
and find mutually acceptable solutions," he said adding that
both nations must appreciate the complexity of the border
issue.
"What is important is that we have reached agreements
on maintaining peace and tranquillity and enhancing confidence
building measure," he said. PTI