At a meeting between delegations from both countries, the first activity in New Delhi of the Chinese Foreign Minister, Jaishankar said that in this common interest is also the desire to achieve a multipolar Asia.

“Reformed multilateralism is also fundamental and in the current context, it is clear that there is a need to maintain and strengthen the stability of the global economy,” he said.

On the other hand, the Indian Minister reaffirmed that the fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations is another fundamental priority, and expressed interest in the exchange of views they will have in this regard.

On the links between the two countries, the Indian Foreign Minister stressed that after a difficult period, the two largest nations in the world are now seeking to move forward and expressed his hope that the current talks will help build stable ties, based on cooperation and forward-looking approach.

Recognized that the promotion of bilateral links requires a sincere and constructive approach on both sides and was of the opinion that respect, sensitivity and mutual interest should be followed as a guide and that differences should not become disputes and conflicts. In this regard, Jaishankar considered that the occasion provides an opportunity to meet, review relations between the two nations and exchange views on the world situation and some issues of mutual interest.

He detailed that the talks will focus on economic and trade issues, pilgrimages, people-to-people contacts, river data exchange, border trade, connectivity and bilateral exchanges.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi began a two-day visit here today to head the twenty-fourth round of talks between special representatives of India and China on the boundary issue.

The also member of the Politic Bureau of the Communist Party of China will, moreover, be received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in accordance with his agenda in New Delhi.

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