'When India, China Meet the World Watches Us': Xi Jinping Says On Meeting PM Modi At BRICS

It was a substantive and a very cordial and warm meeting in which the two leaders struck a personal rapport which augurs well for the future, the spokesman said.

He said the prime minister emphasized that there should be no incidents on the border that would undermine the bilateral relations.

To a question on the incursions by the Chinese army on the border, Akbaruddin said India conveyed its concerns to China on the issue.

On his part, Modi also emphasized on the economic relations between the two countries and talked about cooperation in the infrastructure sector, industrial parks and investment.

He referred to the adverse trade imbalance against India and sought correction of the situation.

Xi acknowledged that there was a possibility of enhanced trade, particularly in the services sector from the Indian side and the increased Chinese tourist numbers to India.

Modi referred to the visit of Chinese travellers coming to Gujarat in the ancient period.

The possibility of additional Mansarovar yatra route was raised by Modi considering the fact that he had himself undertaken that pilgrimage in difficult conditions in the present route.

Xi gave an assurance that China will consider the request for the additional route.

Both the leaders touched on the historic and civilizational links between the two countries, especially the Buddhist links.

The Prime Minister referred to terrorism and extremism and said India and China should work together to fight the menace in the region in view of the common civilizational heritage they had.

Replying to questions whether any timeliness were discussed on resolving the border question, Akbaruddin said obviously since it was a first meeting between them they could not go beyond their initial references and stated positions.
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