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India-China Strategic Dialogue Focuses on Border Peace, Bilateral Progress

India and China held a Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi, emphasizing that peace along their border is essential for advancing overall bilateral relations. The talks, led by senior diplomats, focused on stabilizing ties and addressing trade issues from a strategic perspective. Both sides discussed practical cooperation, including visa facilitation and an updated Air Services Agreement. China also expressed support for India's upcoming BRICS Chairmanship and acknowledged its aspirations for a permanent UN Security Council seat.

Key Points: India-China Strategic Dialogue: Border Peace Key to Ties

  • Border peace key to bilateral progress
  • Talks cover trade, political guidance
  • Support for India's BRICS Chairmanship
  • China respects India's UNSC aspirations
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India, China hold Strategic Dialogue; underscore importance of peace and tranquillity in border areas for overall progress in bilateral relations

India and China hold Strategic Dialogue, underscore border peace for bilateral progress, discuss trade, BRICS, and UNSC aspirations.

"Both sides underscored the importance of peace and tranquillity in the border areas for overall progress in bilateral relations. - MEA Statement"

New Delhi, February 10

India and China on Tuesday underlined the importance of peace and tranquillity in the border areas for overall progress in bilateral relations during the Strategic Dialogue held in the national capital.

The Strategic Dialogue was held between Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and China's Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu, who is in India to participate in the BRICS Sherpa Meeting from February 8 to February 10.

According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the two sides exchanged views on a wide range of issues across bilateral, regional, and international affairs, with discussions primarily focusing on recent progress in stabilising and rebuilding bilateral ties and on ways to advance engagement.

Both sides reiterated their commitment to implement guidance from their leaders, including the need to approach bilateral issues, particularly trade-related concerns, from a political and strategic perspective.

"Both sides underscored the importance of peace and tranquillity in the border areas for overall progress in bilateral relations. They reiterated their commitment to implement the guidance provided by their leaders including on the need to proceed from a political and strategic direction to approach issues and concerns related to bilateral trade," the statement said.

During the dialogue, Foreign Secretary Misri noted the successful resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and expressed hope for its continued expansion.

Both sides also recognised the need to conclude an updated Air Services Agreement at an early stage and agreed to continue taking practical steps to facilitate visa processing and promote people-to-people exchanges.

The discussions also covered multilateral cooperation, including during India's BRICS Chairmanship this year.

"The Chinese side expressed its support for a successful BRICS Summit in India. EVFM also conveyed that China understands and respects India's aspirations for UNSC membership," the MEA added.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see dialogue continuing. The resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is a positive step for cultural ties. Hope they can sort out the visa issues soon for easier travel.
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Aman W
China "understanding" our UNSC aspirations is just diplomatic talk. Real respect would be supporting it openly. The focus should remain on reducing the massive trade deficit. We buy so much from them.
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Sarah B
As an expat in India, it's encouraging to see strategic dialogues. Stability between these two giants is crucial for the entire region's economy and security. Hoping for practical outcomes from the BRICS meetings.
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Karthik V
The Air Services Agreement is long overdue! Better connectivity can boost tourism and business. But let's be clear, all this 'peace and tranquillity' talk means nothing if Chinese troops remain in our territories. Trust, but verify.
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Meera T
Dialogue is always better than conflict. Our soldiers' safety is paramount. I appreciate the government's diplomatic efforts, but we common citizens need to see results—fewer tensions, more trade balance. Jai Hind.

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