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India-China Strategic Dialogue Focuses on Border Peace, UNSC Support

The India-China Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi addressed crucial bilateral issues, with a primary focus on ensuring peace and tranquillity along the shared border. China's Executive Vice Foreign Minister conveyed understanding and respect for India's aspirations to gain a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. Both sides committed to implementing their leaders' guidance and discussed advancing engagement, including trade and people-to-people exchanges. The dialogue also covered multilateral cooperation, with China expressing support for a successful BRICS Summit under India's chairmanship.

Key Points: India-China Talks: Border Peace, UNSC Aspirations Discussed

  • Border peace discussed
  • China respects India's UNSC bid
  • Bilateral ties stabilisation
  • Enhanced people-to-people exchanges
  • Multilateral cooperation
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Several issues, including peace, tranquillity on border discussed: MEA on India-China Strategic Dialogue

Key bilateral issues, including border tranquillity and India's UNSC membership, were discussed in the India-China Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi.

"China understands and respects India's aspirations for UNSC membership - Randhir Jaiswal, MEA Spokesperson"

New Delhi, February 12

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that several key issues, including peace and tranquillity along the India-China border, were discussed during the India-China Strategic Dialogue held in the national capital between Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and China's Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu.

The Strategic Dialogue took place on Tuesday during the Chinese EVFM's visit to the country, which coincided with the BRICS Sherpa Meeting from February 8 to February 10.

During the weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, "This visit was in the context of the BRICS Sherpas meeting that happened in New Delhi between the 8th and 10th. During his visit, he also had a strategic dialogue with the Foreign Secretary, who happens to be his counterpart, and several issues were discussed, including peace and tranquillity on the border."

He added that the EVFM conveyed that China understands and respects India's aspirations for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

"As to how important that aspect is in the progress of our ties with China. The Executive Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs conveyed that China understands and respects India's aspirations for UNSC membership," Jaiswal added.

According to a statement from the 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 their leaders' guidance, 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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Sarah B
The mention of respecting India's UNSC aspirations is interesting. Is this a genuine shift or just diplomatic talk to smooth over the border tensions? The strategic dialogue seems positive on paper. Let's see if it translates to tangible progress.
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Priya S
Good to see talks happening. The resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is a positive step for people-to-people ties. These cultural and religious connections are important beyond just politics. Hope the visa processing gets easier for students and tourists too.
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Rohit P
China "understands and respects" our UNSC dream? That's a standard line they've used for years. What we need is their explicit support and vote. Until the border is fully resolved and they stop their salami-slicing tactics, all this dialogue feels like a time-pass.
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Vikram M
The focus on trade from a "political and strategic perspective" is key. We cannot allow a massive trade deficit to continue while there are security threats. Atmanirbhar Bharat and diversifying supply chains away from China is the only long-term solution. Jai Hind.
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Michael C
As an observer, maintaining open channels of communication between two nuclear-armed neighbours is crucial for regional stability. The BRICS platform provides a useful neutral ground for these discussions. Hoping for peaceful coexistence.
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