New Delhi & Beijing resolve to resolve differences through dialogue

India and China have agreed to handle their differences through peaceful discussion. Joint Secretary (East Asia) in Ministry of External Affairs Naveen Srivastava held talks with Wu Jianghao, Director General in the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through video conference on June 05 ahead of the Lieutenant-General level meet between India and China for peaceful dissolution between both the countries in Ladakh. On the online meet, the two senior officials reviewed the state of bilateral relations including the current developments recalling the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries that peaceful, stable and balanced relations between India and China will be a positive factor for stability in the current global situation. Both New Delhi and Beijing have agreed that in accordance with the guidance provided by the leadership, the two sides should handle their differences through peaceful discussion keeping in mind the importance of respecting each other’s sensitivities, concerns and aspirations and not allow them to become disputes. They have also exchanged views on the challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and stressed the need for cooperation in multilateral forums. (Courtesy to DNA for the picture)