After holding talks on key security and strategic matters, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao issued a joint statement which said, “There is enough space in the world for the development of both India and China and indeed, enough areas for India and China to cooperate.”
The two countries reached broad consensus on Thursday on several issues and released a joint statement that there was “enough space in the world for both China and India to grow”.
Noting that resolution of the boundary question is one of the ten-pronged strategies agreed by leaders of the two countries, the leaders decided that pending its resolution, the two sides shall work together to maintain peace and tranquillity in the border areas in line with the previous agreements.
Good cooperation
The two sides also noted the good cooperation between China and India in the field of trans—border rivers with the Indian side appreciating the assistance provided by the Chinese side on the flood—season hydrological data and emergency management.
Underlining their unequivocal opposition to terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, the two countries stressed that there is no justification for any act of terrorism anywhere.
“They committed themselves to countering terrorism through joint efforts that include disrupting the financing of terrorism,” the statement said.
Recognizing common interests and similar concerns on major regional and international issues, the two sides decided to enhance their coordination and cooperation in multilateral forums.
China’s support
“China attaches great importance to India’s status in international affairs as a large developing country, understands and supports India’s aspiration to play a greater role in the United Nations, including in the Security Council,” the statement said.
The two sides also agreed to further broad—base and balance trade and economic cooperation and identify new opportunities to realise the vast potential for future growth.
