Beijing sources have stated that China today welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks in Russia that not a single bullet has been fired at India-China border in the last 40 years despite the simmering boundary dispute between the two neighbors. "We have noted positive remarks made by Prime Minister Modi. We welcome that," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told media briefing here when asked about PM Modi's comments made during his visit to Russia last week.
PM Modi said world has increasingly become inter-connected and inter-dependent, a transformation that has made it necessary for India and China to cooperate on trade and investments despite a simmering border dispute.
Ms. Hua said "Actually, leaders of the two
countries pay great attention to the boundary question. Each time they meet
they exchange views on this issue. Both sides have agreed that an early
question of boundary question serves the interests of the both sides. It is
also a strategic goal both sides are striving to achieve".
Meanwhile when referring to the 19 rounds of boundary talks held by the special representatives of both sides, Ms Hua said both sides have "taken serious measures to maintain peace and tranquility of the border areas."
