China News Service, Beijing, August 4 (Huang Yuqin) In response to the Indian Foreign Minister’s recent remarks concerning China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin stated at a regular press conference on August 4 that the two sides should always place border issues in their bilateral relations. Position to avoid disagreements from rising to disputes.
In an exclusive interview on the 2nd, Indian Foreign Minister Jaishan Su stated that India-China relations are of great significance to the two countries and the world, and both sides should accurately understand each other’s concerns and interests. The gradual normalization of bilateral relations while maintaining peace and tranquility in the border areas is the basis of the policies of successive Indian governments towards China. The situation in the border area is inseparable from bilateral relations. Achieving a balance with China is not an easy task. India must stick to its position. The key is to make China pay more attention to us.
At the regular press conference that day, a reporter asked the Chinese side for comments on Su Jiesheng's statement on China. In this regard, Wang Wenbin said that China has taken note of relevant reports. As the two largest developing countries and emerging economies, China and India's strengthening of unity and cooperation will not only inject strong impetus into the respective development of the two countries, but also add stability and positive energy to world peace and prosperity.
Wang Wenbin emphasized that the two sides should always put the border issue in the proper place in their bilateral relations to prevent their differences from becoming disputes. It is hoped that the Indian side will meet the Chinese side halfway and take concrete actions to jointly safeguard the overall situation of bilateral relations. (Finish)