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Chinese top army official General Ge Zhen-Feng called on the Defence Minister A K Antony here on Friday. General Feng is heading a Peoples' Liberation Army delegation on a six-day visit to India. During the meeting Antony said India did not want to escalate differences and would work together to strengthen cooperation in various areas to the benefit of both countries. According to the Defence Ministry, during the meeting General Feng said China is interested in building cordial relations with India on all fronts. General Feng also stated that the present generation of political leadership in both countries would solve the border dispute through political negotiations and dialogue. Outlining his government's position, General Feng said that the border dispute is a remnant of history. General Feng also informed that the Chinese Government would observe the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries in 2010 as an important occasion to strengthen people to people contacts. He conveyed to Antony an invitation on behalf of the Defence Minister of China to visit Beijing at an early date.