Surat, 17 September 2014

Following is the official note on Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Gujarat visit published on China government’s Foreign department website. This note helps to understand the Chinese version of narration of Jiping’s Gujarat visit:

Xi Jinping Arrives in Gujarat for His State Visit to India
2014/09/17

On September 17 local time, President Xi Jinping arrived in Ahmedabad of Gujarat, starting his state visit to India.

At around 2:50 pm local time, Xi Jinping arrived at the airport in Ahmedabad by special plane. Xi Jinping and his wife Mme. Peng Liyuan were warmly welcomed by Governor Om Prakash Kohli and Chief Minister Anandiben Patel of Gujarat, Indian Ambassador to China Ashok K Kantha and others.

The national flags of China and India were fluttering in the wind in the airport where hung the giant slogan read, “Gujarat welcomes President Xi Jinping and his wife” in both Chinese and English. Xi Jinping walked along the red carpet onto the reviewing stand and the band played the march. The honor guard composing of 150 female policewomen rifle-saluted Xi Jinping and received his review. Om Prakash Kohli introduced ministers of Gujarat to President Xi Jinping. All the ministers presented a bouquet to Xi Jinping.

Indian youth, dressed in bright-colored costume, performed lithe and graceful traditional dances of Gujarat, and merrily beat waist drums. Xi Jinping stopped to watch and waved to them.

Xi Jinping and his motorcade left the airport for the hotel. Along the way, thousands of Indian people stood at both sides of the road, cheering and waving to welcome the Chinese distinguished guests.

Xi Jinping conveyed Chinese people’s sincere greetings and best wishes to the Indian people. Xi Jinping pointed out that China and India are close neighbors with thousands of years’ history of friendly exchanges. Since the new century, China and India have become the two largest developing countries and emerging markets, become two important forces in world multi-polarization process, and become two major engines for economic growth in Asia. The two great ancient civilizations of China and India move hand in hand towards revitalization is common aspiration of the two peoples. China is willing to join hands with India to forge a closer development partnership and jointly realize the great dream of enriching country and people. I expect to have extensive contacts with President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of various circles either in or out of the Indian government, jointly charting the course and opening up a new situation for bilateral relations.

Wang Huing, Li Zhanshu, Yang Jiechi and other delegation members arrived by the same plane.

H.E. Le Yucheng, Chinese Ambassador to India, also greeted them at the airport.

Gujarat is the first leg of Xi Jinping’s visit in India. Xi Jinping will also continue his Indian tour in New Delhi.

___________________________________________

Xi Jinping Visits Gujarat in the Company of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India
2014/09/18

On September 18, 2014, President Xi Jinping was in Gujarat of India for a visit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India accompanied him throughout the visit. The leaders of both countries had a sincere meeting and jointly visited Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi’s former residence and the riparian park development project. They recollected the past, talked about today and looked into the future, and discussed with each other the development of the bilateral relations and major topics of common interest.

Xi Jinping and his wife Mme. Peng Liyuan were warmly welcomed by Modi when they arrived at the hotel they would stay. Modi warmly welcomed Xi Jinping’s visit. Modi said that the first stop of President Xi Jinping’s visit is his hometown Gujarat and the people of Gujarat feel much honored. In July this year, they had a good meeting in Brazil and President Xi Jinping said that the two of them feel like old friends at the first meeting and he feels the same. He proposed that India and China are “two bodies with one spirit,” and the phrase is widely spread in India. India and China share the same vision of development and can surely enhance cooperation. The first two letters of the country names of India and China in English spelt together, is the word “inch”. To welcome President Xi Jinping’s visit to India, he specifically published an article in Indian newspapers, in which he proposed that the two countries should push forward the development of the India-China relations in the spirit of “inches towards miles”.

Xi Jinping said that I’m very glad that once stepping on the land of India, I came to your hometown Gujarat. And this is the place that Chinese eminent monk Xuan Zang of Tang Dynasty had passed on his way westwards on a pilgrimage for Buddhist scriptures and it has a special role in the long history of friendly exchanges between the two countries. China and India are important neighbors to each other. They are both countries with ancient civilizations and also major developing countries and are committed to development and revitalization. Therefore, the two countries should respect each other, learn from each other, keep good neighborly and friendly relationship and go forward hand in hand. My visit this time is a journey of friendship and cooperation. Thank you for making a special trip to accompany me to visit your hometown. There is a famous Chinese saying, “A thousand-mile journey takes every single step.” We should make persistent efforts to push forward the China-India relations in a down-to-earth and well-grounded way. I am willing to make joint efforts with you to accomplish this mission.

Under the witness of Xi Jinping and Modi, the two sides signed agreements on the establishment of industrial park of electric transmission and transformation equipment and forging friendly relationship between Guangdong Province of China and Gujarat of India, and sister cities between Guangzhou City and Ahmedabad.

On that afternoon, accompanied by Modi, Xi Jinping visited Gandhi’s former residence. With red tiles and white walls and trees giving welcome shade, Indian teenagers were chanting Gandhi’s celebrated dictum on the lawn. Wearing the traditional Indian jacket presented by Modi, Xi Jinping arrived at Gandhi’s former residence and Modi went forward to greet him. In Gandhi’s image exhibition room, Modi introduced Gandhi’s life and struggling experiences to Xi Jinping. Then Xi Jinping respectfully strewed flower petals to the bronze statue of Gandhi. In Gandhi’s living room, Modi introduced Gandhi’s poor and austere lifestyle and presented to Xi Jinping the hand-spun cotton yarn symbolizing the peaceful and industrious spirit of “Gandhiism”. In accordance with the local custom, Xi Jinping hung the cotton yarn in front of the portrait of Gandhi to pay homage to him. Xi Jinping himself turned the spinning wheel that Gandhi had used. Modi presented to Xi Jinping the books about Gandhi and the poster with which the Chinese living in South Africa showed support to Gandhi in those years. Xi Jinping pointed out that the two peoples of China and India sympathized and supported each other in the struggle against colonialism and the fight for national independence and hence forged a profound friendship. We should inherit and carry forward it.

After leaving Gandhi’s former residence, Xi Jinping and Modi came together to the downtown and visited the riparian park development project.

By the Sabarmati River, the evening lights were just lit and the gentle breeze was blowing. Xi Jinping and Modi walked along the river and enjoyed the scenery and Modi himself made the explanation for Xi Jinping. The people of Gujarat performed the traditional dance of different regions and different styles of the state. They were dressed in festive costumes, playing gongs and drums, dancing merrily and singing with the sound of songs floating. Xi Jinping walked in front of them and applauded warmly. India’s unique folk arts were placed on the lawn and Xi Jinping appreciated attentively. Xi Jinping and Modi sometimes stopped and sometimes sat down for a sincere conversation. Modi said that the riparian development project is India’s largest shantytown modification project. In recent years, Gujarat has combined economic growth, improvement of people’s livelihood and environmental protection together and has achieved remarkable results. And the Indian government is now promoting this mode of development.

Xi Jinping expressed that, I thank Prime Minister Modi for the elaborate arrangements and warm hospitality he has done for me, making me appreciate the development achievements and colorful customs and culture of Gujarat. I have felt the vitality of Gujarat. Both Chinese and Indian sides are exploring the development path conforming to our own national conditions and we can learn from each other.

By sunset, Modi invited Xi Jinping into his tent to continue their in-depth discussions and exchange on governance and administration of state affairs. As a response to Modi, Xi Jinping briefed the conditions of China’s “two centenary goals”, comprehensive deepening of reforms, strengthening of building the ruling party and other aspects. Modi said that the Indian side is willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the Chinese side.

September 17 marked Modi’s 64th birthday and Xi Jinping wished Modi a happy birthday. Modi said that he celebrated his birthday together with President Xi Jinping and it is very meaningful and memorable to him. He is looking forward to continuing talks with President Xi Jinping in New Delhi tomorrow.

Peng Liyuan, Wang Huning, Li Zhanshu and Yang Jiechi attended relevant events.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson’s briefings on Chinese President’s India visit:

16 September

Q: Please give us more details about President Xi Jinping’s visit to India. Will the two sides sign any investment cooperation deal? Will the boundary question figure in the talks?

A: China-India relationship is at a new historical starting point. President Xi Jinping will embark on a historic visit to India, which is of great significance.

China and India are two major forces in the multi-polar world, two big markets and two great civilizations. The top priority for both the two countries at the moment is achieving growth and renewal and realizing the Chinese dream and the Indian dream. China is willing to stand firmly with India in this process.

We hope that this visit will forge commonalities between the two countries in terms of development strategies, development concepts and civilizations, so as to realize common prosperity, facilitate exchanges between the two countries in state governance experience, and make new contributions to the advancement of human civilization. We wish the visit a full success which would lead to the progress of China-India relations.

On the boundary question, China’s position is consistent and clear. The China-India border has long maintained peace and tranquility. The boundary question does not impede the development of China-India relations. We hope that the two countries can work together to make sure that the favorable situation runs on and create sound atmosphere and conditions for the further development of bilateral relations.

18 September 2014

Q: First, President Xi Jinping who is visiting India was given a public reception. Do you think it mirrors the significance of China-India relations? Second, do you think India will second and join China’s proposal of building the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road and the Silk Road Economic Belt?

A: On your first question, President Xi Jinping has started his state visit to India. Yesterday, he was greeted with a warm reception at the hometown of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and had an in-depth exchange of views with Prime Minister Modi. Today, President Pranab Mukherjee held a grand welcome ceremony for President Xi in New Delhi, which was followed by the talks between President Xi and Prime Minister Modi. We wish the visit a full success which will elevate China-India strategic and cooperative partnership for peace and prosperity to a new high. As President Xi has pointed out in his article published by the Indian media, China-India relations have reached where they are today as a result of the following efforts: we have deepened mutual trust by strengthening strategic dialogue and enhancing political confidence; we have brought more benefits to each other by expanding the areas of cooperation and making the pie of common interests bigger; we have forged closer friendship by encouraging more people-to-people exchanges and cementing popular support for our bilateral relations; and we have treated each other with sincerity by respecting and accommodating each other’s concerns and properly managing problems and differences. At such a crucial moment when China-India relations are at the new historical point, this visit is sure to open a new chapter for bilateral relations.

On your second question, last year, President Xi put forward the strategic thinking of building the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road with neighbors, with the purpose of further deepening mutually beneficial cooperation, forging ahead common development and realizing common prosperity. The silk road in history has born witness to the much-told story of peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation between China and its neighbors. As we enter the new historical stage, we put cooperation with neighbors under the framework of silk road cooperation, in a bid to further enrich our long-lasting friendly and mutually beneficial cooperation and inject new impetus into it, achieve win-win outcomes on the path toward common development and deliver tangible benefits to our peoples. We hope that communication between the two sides on relevant issues during this visit can lead to important consensus.

19 September 2014

Q: President Xi has wrapped up his visit to India. What is China’s comment on the visit?

A: President Xi’s historic state visit to India has come to a successful end. Yesterday, he met with President Pranab Mukherjee and held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reaching important consensus on further elevating China-India strategic and cooperative partnership for peace and prosperity.

First, leaders of the two countries reached important consensus on the significance of developing China-India relations. President Xi underlined that China and India are each other’s important neighbors, two major developing countries and new emerging markets, two mainstays in the process of world multipolarization and two countries pursuing the great course of national renewal. It is recognized by the world that the 21st century is the century of Asia in which the development of China and India is crucial. The harmonious coexistence, peaceful development and cooperative development of the Chinese dragon and the Indian elephant will deliver benefits to the 2.5 billion people of the two countries, the vast developing countries, and will have far-reaching influence over the region and beyond. Prime Minister Modi said that both India and China are ancient civilizations, whose combined population accounts for one third of the world’s total. The mutually beneficial cooperation and common development of India and China not only benefit the two countries and two peoples, but also will contribute more to peace and prosperity of Asia and the world as well as the progress of mankind.

Second, leaders of the two countries reached important consensus on the advancement of all-round cooperation between the two countries. First, maintain exchanges at various levels, especially high-level visits and engagement, and give full play to its role of strategic guidance. President Xi said that both the two countries should stay committed to respecting and accommodating each other’s concerns, and deepening political mutual trust. Prime Minister Modi stressed that the Tibet Autonomous Region is a part of the People’s Republic of China, and that the Indian side does not allow Tibetans to carry out anti-China political activities in India. Second, move forward bilateral cooperation in development, align development strategies, improve practical cooperation across the board and forge ahead cooperation in information, railway infrastructure, industrial parks, clean energy, science and technology, spaceflight, finance and other areas. China is ready to import more Indian pharmaceutical and agricultural products that are sold well in China. Third, President Xi proposed that the two countries speed up the building of the Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar Economic Corridor, carry out cooperation under frameworks such as the Silk Road Economic Belt, the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road and the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank. Prime Minister Modi stated that the Indian side will deliberate and join China’s proposals considering the Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar Economic Corridor and the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank. Fourth, enhance strategic communication and coordination in international and regional affairs, maintain communication in multilateral mechanisms, including the UN, G20 and the BRICS and step up cooperation on global agenda, such as global governance, sustainable development, climate change, counter-terrorism, energy and food security. China expresses its welcome and support to India on becoming a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Third, leaders of the two countries also reached important consensus on properly resolving the boundary question. President Xi highlighted that the two sides should stay committed to seeking an equitable, reasonable and mutually acceptable approach for the settlement of the boundary question based on friendly consultation. Pending the final settlement, the two countries should jointly manage differences, safeguard peace and tranquility of the border area and prevent the boundary question from holding up the development of bilateral relations. Prime Minister Modi said that the Indian side stands ready to make joint efforts with the Chinese side to manage the boundary dispute, accelerate negotiations on the boundary question and find a way out at an early date.

All in all, we believe that the visit will give a boost to the further development of China-India relations in the new historical age.

(Author(@eshGujarat)’s note on 19 September 2014 briefing’s Tibet part: While Chinese Foreign office spokesperson states that Narendra Modi stressed that the Tibet is a part of China. However in joint statement of India and China, no such statement has been mentioned. So when it comes to authenticity, the Chinese spokesperson’s statement doesn’t matter much. What matters is the joint statement of India and China which doen’t mention Tibet. Chinese spokerperson’s version is doubtful therefore. A spokesperson actually could stay in the limits of joint statement and agreements only when quoting Narendra Modi.For reference the joint statement is presented below in full text:)

Joint Statement between the Republic of India and the People’s Republic of China on Building a Closer Developmental Partnership

September 19, 2014

At the invitation of H.E. Pranab Mukherjee, President of the Republic of India, H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, is on a state visit to India from 17 to 19 September 2014. During the visit, President Xi Jinping met with President Pranab Mukherjee and held talks with H.E. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India.

The leaders evaluated positively the progress of India-China relations over the recent years, and noted that both sides always consider their relations from a strategic and overall perspective. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to abide by the principles and consensus both had agreed to, and further consolidate the Strategic and Cooperative Partnership for Peace and Prosperity on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and mutual respect and sensitivities for each other’s concerns and aspirations. They agreed that as two large developing and emerging economies, their developmental goals are interlinked and should be pursued in a mutually supportive manner. Recognizing that their respective growth processes are mutually reinforcing, they agreed to leverage mutual complementarities and build a closer developmental partnership. The leaders agreed to make this developmental partnership a core component of the Strategic and Cooperative Partnership for Peace and Prosperity. This developmental partnership is conducive not only to the common interests of both sides, but also to stability and prosperity of the region and the world.

The two sides decided to strengthen political communication, deepen strategic trust as well as intensify political dialogue and consultations at all levels. With this objective, they also agreed upon regular visits at the level of Heads of State/Government. The leaders of the two countries will continue to meet on the side-lines of multilateral fora as frequently as possible. President Xi Jinping welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s early visit to China. Prime Minister Modi thanked President Xi Jinping for that and said he accepted the invitation from the Chinese side with pleasure and looked forward to visiting China at an early date.

The leaders assigned the Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED) to explore new areas for economic cooperation in crosscutting fields including industrial investment, infrastructure development, energy conservation and environment protection, high-tech industry, clean energy and sustainable urbanization. The SED will explore designing joint demonstration projects and initiatives in smart cities. In this regard, it was agreed that a city in each country would be identified for a smart city demonstration project.

At its 10th meeting held recently, the India-China Joint Economic Group reaffirmed its determination to expand and diversify bilateral trade and economic cooperation. The two sides agreed to take positive steps towards rebalancing bilateral trade and addressing the existing structural imbalance in trade that has a bearing on its sustainability. Such measures will include cooperation on pharmaceutical supervision including registration, speedier phytosanitary negotiations on agro-products for two-way trade, stronger links between Indian IT companies and Chinese enterprises, and increasing services trade in tourism, films, healthcare, IT and logistics. India appreciated China’s willingness to import greater number of Indian films for commercial release in its market. The two sides signed the Five-Year Development Program for Economic and Trade Cooperation that lays out a roadmap for comprehensively deepening and balancing bilateral economic engagement.

The Chinese side announced the establishment of two industrial parks in India, one in Gujarat and one in Maharashtra. The Chinese side would also endeavor to realize an investment of US$ 20 billion in India in the next 5 years in various industrial and infrastructure development projects. India welcomes Chinese enterprises to participate in its manufacturing and infrastructure projects. Each side will also facilitate companies of the other to invest and operate in their own country. The two sides will work together to forge production and supply chain linkages, which will help develop a more broad-based and sustainable economic partnership.

The leaders also noted with appreciation the progress achieved in railways cooperation and conclusion of the Memorandum of Understanding and Implementation Plan on Cooperation in Railways. It was agreed that: (i) the two sides will cooperate to identify the technical inputs required to increase speed on the existing railway line from Chennai to Mysore via Bangalore; (ii) the Chinese side will provide training in heavy haul for 100 Indian railway officials; (iii) the two sides will cooperate in areas such as redevelopment of existing railway stations and establishment of a railway university in India; and (iv) the Indian side will actively consider cooperating with the Chinese side on a High Speed Rail project.

The two sides agreed to hold the 7th India-China Financial Dialogue in New Delhi this year to enhance cooperation between Indian and Chinese financial regulators. The Indian side approved, in principle, the request of the Bank of China to open a branch in Mumbai, for which the Chinese side expressed its appreciation.

The two sides agreed to initiate a dialogue mechanism between the Department of Economic Affairs of the Government of India and the Development Research Centre of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China.

As large developing countries committed to promoting the use of clean energy, India and China believe that expansion of civil nuclear energy program is an essential component of their national energy plans to ensure energy security. The two sides will carry out bilateral cooperation in civil nuclear energy in line with their respective international commitments, including working level consultations between the Department of Atomic Energy of India and the China Atomic Energy Authority.

Recognizing deep civilizational linkages between India and China, the two sides agreed to launch the India-China Cultural Exchange Initiative with a view to further promoting the bonds of cultural and people-to-people contacts. Key elements of this will include:

i. The leaders decided to designate 2015 as the “Visit India Year” in China and 2016 as the “Visit China Year” in India. Under this, the two sides will carry out a series of promotional activities to boost two-way tourism flows and strengthen people-to-people bonds. The Chinese side agreed to assist India to promote its tourism products and routes in China, which are related to the historical travels of the Chinese monk-scholar Xuan Zang to India in the 7th century AD.

ii. Recognizing the significance of youth exchanges in increasing mutual understanding, the leaders agreed to continue with the annual exchange of 200 youth from 2015 to 2019.

iii. An MoU was signed to provide the framework for exchanges between the museums and other cultural institutions of the two countries. An exhibition of Indian Buddhist Art and another exhibition of Contemporary Indian Art will be organized in China in 2014-15. Similar exhibitions will travel from China to India. China will be the partner country at the Delhi International Book Fair 2016.

iv. The two sides agreed to establish ministerial level consultations to intensify cooperation in the field of culture.

v. The project on mutual translation of classics and contemporary works will be speeded up.

vi. The two sides will collaborate to strengthen exchanges in movies, broadcasting and television shows. An Audio-Visual Co-production MoU was signed to facilitate joint production of movies. China will be the guest country at the Indian International Film Festival 2014.

vii. The two sides will mutually support the teaching of Indian languages in China and of Chinese language in India.

The agreements on establishing a provincial partnership between Gujarat and Guangdong Province and Sister-City relationships between Mumbai-Shanghai and Ahmedabad-Guangzhou were signed.

The Indian side appreciated the support and cooperation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the local government of Tibet Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China to Indian pilgrims for the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra (Gang Renpoche and Mapam Yun Tso Pilgrimage). For further promotion of the two countries’ religious exchange and facilitating the Indian pilgrims, and upon the request of the Indian side, the Chinese side decided to open a new route for the Yatra through Nathu La Pass, for which the Indian side expressed its welcome and appreciation.

The Indian side expressed appreciation to China for providing flood-season hydrological data and the assistance in emergency management. The two sides will further strengthen cooperation through the Expert-Level Mechanism on the provision of flood-season hydrological data and emergency management, and exchange views on other issues of mutual interest.

Both sides reiterated their willingness to proactively resolve all outstanding differences based on the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence through friendly negotiation without letting them affect the overall development of bilateral relations. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to consolidate the Strategic and Cooperative Partnership for Peace and Prosperity on the basis of the principle of mutual and equal security and mutual sensitivity for each other’s concerns and aspirations.

During the visit, the two sides exchanged views on the India-China boundary question and reiterated their commitment to seek a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable solution, proceeding from the overall interests of bilateral relations. Recalling the Agreement on the Political Parameters and Guiding Principles for the Settlement of the Boundary Question signed in April 2005, both sides reiterated their commitment to an early settlement of the boundary question and expressed their conviction that this will advance basic interests of the two countries and shall, therefore, be pursued as a strategic objective. They reaffirmed the utility and significance of the mechanism of Special Representatives for seeking a political settlement of the boundary question and of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs for handling border related matters.

Peace and tranquility on the India-China border areas was recognized as an important guarantor for the development and continued growth of bilateral relations. Pending a final resolution of the boundary question, the two sides would continue to make joint efforts to maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas.

The two sides noted that improved bilateral military ties are conducive to building mutual trust and confidence. Both sides agreed to a regular exchange of visits between the defence ministries and military leaders, so as to expand pragmatic cooperation in the relevant fields. They also agreed to hold the fourth joint army training at a mutually convenient time, hold navy/airforce joint exercise at a proper time, and strengthen cooperation in such areas as peace-keeping, counter-terrorism, naval escort, maritime security, humanitarian rescue, disaster mitigation, personnel training, and think tank communication.

The two sides decided to hold the first round of maritime cooperation dialogue within this year to exchange views on maritime affairs and security, including anti-piracy, freedom of navigation and cooperation between maritime agencies of both countries. They also agreed to hold the consultations on disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control at an early date.

The two sides noted the progress made in promoting cooperation under the framework of the BCIM (Bangladesh, China, India, Myanmar) Economic Corridor. Both sides recalled the first meeting of the Joint Study Group of BCIM Economic Corridor and agreed to continue their respective efforts to implement understandings reached at the meeting.

The two sides believe that the 21st century should be marked by peace, security, development and cooperation. As developing countries, India and China have common interests on several issues of global importance like climate change, Doha Development Round of WTO, energy and food security, reform of the international financial institutions and global governance. This is reflected in close cooperation and coordination between the two sides within the BRICS, G-20 and other fora.

The promotion of a multi-polar world, economic globalization, cultural diversity and information revolution are high on the global agenda. The two sides will make joint efforts to democratize international relations and strengthen the central role of the United Nations in promoting global peace, security and development.

The two sides support a comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including recognizing the imperative of increased participation of developing countries in UN’s affairs and governance structures, so as to bring more effectiveness to the UN. China attaches great importance to India’s status in international affairs as a large developing country, and understands and supports India’s aspiration to play a greater role in the United Nations including in the Security Council.

Both sides reiterated their resolute opposition to terrorism in all its forms and manifestations with ‘zero tolerance’, and committed themselves to cooperate on counter-terrorism. They also emphasized the need to implement all relevant UN resolutions, in particular UNSC resolutions 1267, 1373, 1540 and 1624.

The two sides recognized that climate change is a common concern of mankind and one of the greatest global challenges in the 21st century, which needs to be addressed through international cooperation and in the context of sustainable development. The two sides will work together with other countries to advance the multilateral negotiation to achieve a balanced, comprehensive and equitable agreement under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in 2015, with a view to enhancing the full, effective and sustained implementation of the Convention in the post-2020 period. The two sides reaffirmed that the 2015 agreement shall be in full accordance with the principles, provisions and structure of the Convention, in particular the principle of equity, common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities.

The two sides expressed satisfaction at the enhanced bilateral engagement at the working level on wide-ranging issues of regional and global significance. Bilateral consultations on Afghanistan, West Asia, Africa, Central Asia and Counter-terrorism have already been held and found to be meaningful.

The Asia-Pacific region plays an increasingly important role in global affairs. The two sides are of the view that the current priority of this region is to maintain peace and stability of the region, promote regional common development, and establish an open, transparent, equal and inclusive framework of security and cooperation based on the observance of the basic principles of international law. The two sides support multilateral cooperation mechanisms in Asia and agree to broaden cooperation in the relevant regional organizations.

President Xi Jinping expressed his appreciation to the government and people of India for their warm hospitality. President Xi Jinping invited President Pranab Mukherjee to visit China at a mutually convenient time. President Pranab Mukherjee accepted the invitation with pleasure.

New Delhi
September 19, 2014