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India, China talks conclude

Beijing: India and China on Friday failed to reach any specific agreements on the boundary issue in the latest round of negotiations but decided to pursue their goal for a “fair and reasonable” solution.

“Chinese State Councillor Dai Bingguo and Indian National Security Adviser M.K. Narayanan headed their delegations for the talks, which were pragmatic, candid and friendly,” a bland statement issued by the Chinese Foreign Ministry said here.

The two sides concluded two days of in-camera talks. The brief statement said Mr. Dai and Mr. Narayanan exchanged in-depth views on a framework to solve the boundary issue.

“They agreed that both countries would carry out the guidelines of their leaders, maintain negotiations and seek a fair and reasonable solution acceptable to both sides,” the statement said, according to Xinhua. It is not clear if the two sides discussed the status of Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, which has long been a serious bone of contention.

During a meeting with Mr. Narayanan on Thursday, China had indicated that the two countries should maintain peace along the disputed border till a solution was found to the issue. — PTI

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