(ECNS)-- "The boundary question is a historical issue and does not represent the entirety of China-India relations. We should place it appropriately in our bilateral relations and seek a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable settlement through peaceful and friendly consultations," Chinese foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Friday.
Wang made the remarks at a press conference when asked to share more information about Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Wang said Xi talked with Modi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit at the latter’s request on August 23. The two leaders had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on current China-India relations and other questions of shared interest. President Xi stressed that improving China-India relations serves the common interests of the two countries and peoples, and is also conducive to peace, stability and development of the world and the region. The two sides should bear in mind the overall interests of their bilateral relations and handle properly the boundary question so as to jointly safeguard peace and tranquility in the border areas.
Wang noted that China’s position on the China-India boundary question is consistent and clear. The boundary question is a historical issue and does not represent the entirety of China-India relations.
"We should place it appropriately in our bilateral relations and seek a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable settlement through peaceful and friendly consultations. Before the boundary question is settled, the two sides need to jointly safeguard peace and tranquility in the border areas," Wang continued.
He stressed that China hopes to work with India to act on the important common understandings between the two leaders, increase strategic mutual trust, focus on consensus and cooperation, remove disturbances and obstacles and advance the bilateral relations along a sound and stable track.
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