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India-China border dispute cannot be wished away: Manmohan Singh |
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Sunday
said the border dispute between India and China is a complex and time consuming
issue, which will be discussed by Foreign Ministers of both the countries in Bangalore
from 27th October. “Boundary problem is a complex issue and cannot be wished away…pending solution of the boundary question, both countries have an obligation to maintain peace and tranquillity along the borders,” Dr. Singh said, addressing a press
conference after attending the ASEAN Summit here. The dispute should not have
its reflection on bilateral trade between India and China , Dr. Singh added. The
prime minister said the 15th ASEAN summit has been landmark for India , as it
has signed the trade in goods agreement. The conclusion of the India –ASEAN trade
in Goods Agreement is a concrete step, he added. Singh expressed “deep satisfaction”
over East Asian countries endorsing his Nalanda University project to make it
a global institution of “excellence in education.” "The EAS leaders' endorsement
of the Nalanda University project, which is to be located in Bihar is a matter
of deep satisfaction. We intend to move forward with the next steps to establish
the Nalanda University as a centre of excellence in education and international
understanding," the prime minister said. Dr. Singh also raised the issue of terrorism
in India as well eastern countries in the ASEAN Summit. He urged eastern countries
to have common intelligence system so that terrorism activities could be curbed. |
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