Indo-china Dialogue

India on Friday told China that it is for free and open Indo-Pacific region and does not believe in ganging up against Beijing in the area as the two countries held their second maritime affairs dialogue.

In a significant move, India has proposed a bilateral maritime dialogue with China primarily to find a common ground in the Indo-Pacific region which is witnessing rapidly evolving security dynamics.

Calling for the resumption of talks between top military commanders of India and China, Indian envoy said yesterday that the dialogue between both countries cannot make much progress if they do not "empathise" with each other's aspirations and interests.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today set the tone for 2017 in India-China relations with a clear message -- that two large neighbouring countries may have differences but they need to show respect for each other's concerns.

Weeks before Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit's China, the two countries will discuss whether officers from either side could train at military training academies in each other's country.

In what comes as a huge confidence-building measure, India and China today decided to begin a dialogue on maritime issues. The proposal for talks, a first for both neighbours, was mooted by the visiting Chinese foreign minister, Yang Jiechi, during his meeting with his Indian counterpart, SM Krishna.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today refuted views that China is planning to attack India and maintained that the policy of both the countries is to engage in dialogue on the border issues though there has not been much progress in recent times.

The fourth round of India China Annual Defence Dialogue was held in New Delhi today with both sides discussing a "wide range" of issues in a "cordial atmosphere".

India on Friday told China that it is for free and open Indo-Pacific region and does not believe in ganging up against Beijing in the area as the two countries held their second maritime affairs dialogue.

In a significant move, India has proposed a bilateral maritime dialogue with China primarily to find a common ground in the Indo-Pacific region which is witnessing rapidly evolving security dynamics.

Calling for the resumption of talks between top military commanders of India and China, Indian envoy said yesterday that the dialogue between both countries cannot make much progress if they do not "empathise" with each other's aspirations and interests.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today set the tone for 2017 in India-China relations with a clear message -- that two large neighbouring countries may have differences but they need to show respect for each other's concerns.

Weeks before Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit's China, the two countries will discuss whether officers from either side could train at military training academies in each other's country.

In what comes as a huge confidence-building measure, India and China today decided to begin a dialogue on maritime issues. The proposal for talks, a first for both neighbours, was mooted by the visiting Chinese foreign minister, Yang Jiechi, during his meeting with his Indian counterpart, SM Krishna.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today refuted views that China is planning to attack India and maintained that the policy of both the countries is to engage in dialogue on the border issues though there has not been much progress in recent times.

The fourth round of India China Annual Defence Dialogue was held in New Delhi today with both sides discussing a "wide range" of issues in a "cordial atmosphere".