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| China, India forge new diplomatic relationship |
| CCTV.COM 2003-06-25 08:06:08 |
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China and India have inked a historic joint declaration laying out their vision of a new, closer relationship. The framework was signed on Monday between Premier Wen Jiabao and visiting Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and was made public on Tuesday.
The document proposes four principles for the two countries to abide by and develop a long－term constructive partnership.
Under the agreement, both sides are committed to developing their partnership on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, mutual respect and sensitivity for each other's concerns and equality.
In addition, as the two major developing countries, China and India have a mutual desire to develop wider and closer cooperation and understanding in regional and international affairs.
According to the document, the common interests of the two countries outweigh their differences and the two countries are not a threat to each other. Neither side shall use or threaten to use force against the other.
Both sides also agree to qualitatively improve the bilateral relationship at all levels and in all areas while addressing differences through peaceful means in a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable manner. The differences should not be allowed to affect the overall development of bilateral relations.
To settle the existing border dispute, the two countries also agree that each appoints a special representative to explore the framework of a boundary settlement.
On the Tibet issue, for the first time, the Indian government recognizes the Tibet Autonomous Region is part of the territory of the People's Republic of China. India does not allow Tibetans to engage in anti－China political activities in India.
On bilateral economic cooperation, both sides agree that it is essential for strengthening bilateral relations.
They will set up a compact Joint Study Group to draw up a five－year program for the development of China－India trade and economic cooperation.
The two sides will launch a financial dialogue and cooperation mechanism. They also have agreed to improve cooperation at the World Trade Organization.
SINO－INDIAN JOINT DECLARATION
Four Principles:
* Develop a partnership on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence
* Develop wider and closer cooperation and understanding in regional and international affairs.
* The two countries recognize they are not a threat to each other. Neither country shall use or threaten to use force against the other.
* Address differences through peaceful means in a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable manner. The differences shall not be allowed to affect the overall development of bilateral relations.
* The two countries agree to each appoint a special representative to explore the framework of a boundary settlement.
* India recognizes that the Tibet Autonomous Region is part of the territory of the PRC.
* China－India economic cooperation is essential for strengthening bilateral relations.
*The two countries will set up a compact Joint Study Group （JSG）
* The two countries will launch a financial dialogue and cooperation mechanism.
*The two sides agree to enhance cooperation at the World Trade Organization.
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Editor: Xiao Wei CCTV.com
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