The three-day visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to India began on a positive note on Wednesday with Mr. Xi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharing a rare bonhomie and the two countries signing 12 agreements on issues relating to infrastructure, railways and culture.
Key Points
- › India, China signed 12 agreements including cooperation in railways, outer space
- › Will begin process of discussion on civil nuclear energy cooperation that will bolster broader cooperation on energy security, said Modi
- › On the border issue, President Xi said, “Due to non-demarcation of the border, certain incidents take place but both countries have mechanisms to handle such incidents.”
- › Agreements on 2 Chinese industrial parks & commitment to $20 billion Chinese investments in 5 years signed
- › Pact on making Shanghai and Mumbai twin-cities signed
- › We (India, China) are emerging markets and should strive to achieve peaceful development: President Xi
- › President Xi officially invited PM Modi to visit China
- › 2015 will be called 'Visit India' year in China, and 2016 will be 'Visit China' in India
- › Two countries proposed cultural exchange programmes covering culture, education, tourism: President Xi
- › President Xi hopes for India's support in building relations with SAARC countries
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