Modi, Xi push for balanced trade, border stability

They stressed that addressing economic imbalances, expanding investment, was key to build trust

- GOPAKUMAR WARRIER/MINT

ing. It is right for China and India "to be friends who have good neighbourly and amicable ties, partners who enable each other's success, and to have the dragon and the elephant dance together," he said. The two leaders agreed that cooperation between their 2.8 billion people is essential for global growth, but also acknowledged that differences should not be allowed to turn into disputes. They stressed that addressing economic imbalances, alongside expanding investment, was key to building durable trust.