Modi, Xi issue 'strategic guidance' to militaries to build trust on border affairs
2018-04-29 10:18:44 source：Times of India
April 29, 2018
WUHAN -- In a strong commitment to avoid future Doklams and reduce border tensions, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued "strategic guidance" to their militaries to build trust and enhance "predictability and effectiveness" in managing border affairs.
"The two leaders underscored the importance of maintaining peace and tranquillity in all areas of the India-China border region in the larger interest of the overall development of bilateral relations," the Indian statement on the Modi-Xi informal summit said.
In a detailed paragraph devoted to the border dispute and military frictions, the statement said the leaders urged the special representatives of India and China working on the "boundary question" to intensify efforts to seek a "fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable" settlement.
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