China, India hold 13th Boundary Talks in New Delhi

NEW DELHI, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- The 13th China-India Boundary Talks were held on Friday and Saturday in the Indian capital.

Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo (R), special representative of China in the China-India Boundary Talks, shakes hands with Indian special representative, National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister M. K. Narayanan, in New Delhi, on Aug. 7, 2009. The 13th round of China-India Boundary Talks kicked off here on Friday. (Xinhua/Wu Qiang)

Chinese Special Representative, State Councilor Dai Bingguo and Indian Special Representative, National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister M.K. Narayanan exchanged in-depth views about relevant issues in an atmosphere of frankness and friendliness.

Dai also met with Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson of the Indian Congress Party and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his visit in India.

Both sides agreed to press ahead with the framework negotiations in accordance with the agreed political parameters and guiding principle so as to seek for a fair and reasonable solution acceptable to both countries. Prior to that, both sides should work together to maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas.

During the talks, the two sides exchanged in-depth views on the further development of China-India Strategic Cooperative Partnership, as well as regional, international and global issues of mutual interest.