Good progress in India-China ties because of resolution of friction along border'

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today said India and China had made good progress in the past nine months for normalization of bilateral relations because of resolution of the friction along the border and the ability to maintain peace and tranquility there.

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In his opening remarks during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the External Affairs Minister said this is the fundamental basis for the mutual strategic trust and for smooth development of bilateral relations. It is now incumbent on both countries to address other aspects related to the border, including deescalation, he added.

He said both countries had earlier agreed that "differences should not become disputes, nor should competition ever become conflict". "On this foundation, we can now continue to develop our ties along a positive trajectory," he added.