Issues at border must not define ties: China envoy

NEW DELHI: As India and China consider more steps to normalise their relationship, Chinese ambassador to India Xu Feihong has reiterated Beijing's position that the "complex" border issue and "specific differences" should not define bilateral ties and hinder cooperation.

Speaking at a seminar, Xu stressed that this would be in line with the fundamental interests of both countries and the common aspirations of their people. Without naming any country, he also expressed hope that India and China would work together to defend multilateralism and reject "unilateral hegemony".




"The China-India border issue is very complex, and it will indeed take time to resolve it. I believe that as two ancient civilisations have sufficient wisdom and ability to maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas and find a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable solution," said the ambassador, describing the border situation as stable.

"China is willing to work with India, under the guidance of the important consensus by the two leaders, to strengthen normalised boundary management and control, carry forward process of management and de-escalation and jointly maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas," he added.
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