India, China reaffirm commitment to explore framework for settlement of boundary question

NEW DELHI: India and China have reaffirmed their commitment to explore a “fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable framework” for the settlement of the boundary question in accordance with the political parameters and guiding principles agreed in 2005, Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a press briefing on Friday.

When asked about no mention of six-point consensus reached between two nations in the press release issued by MEA while China has mentioned it, Jaiswal said that he can speak for press release issued by MEA and share details on that.

On the Special Representatives (SR) level talks between India and China, he said, “The SR level talks happened on December 18. After that, we put out our press release. Our press release gives you a perspective as to what was discussed. Now, the specific question about the six-point consensus, we can speak for our press release and give you details on that. I can say that what we have said in our press release. Both sides have reaffirmed their commitment to explore a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable framework for the settlement of the boundary question in accordance with the political parameters and guiding principles agreed in 2005.”

“There were some questions about this 2005 also. It’s a document which is available, publicly available. It is there on our website. So, I would encourage you to have a look at that. But please, I would urge that please refer to our press please that gives you the details of the discussion that happened. As also, I mean, coming to your question, the six-point consensus, the six-point consensus is detailed in the press release that you referred,” he added.

The 23rd Meeting of the Special Representatives (SRs) of India and China was held in Beijing on Wednesday, with discussions focussed on maintaining peace and tranquillity along the border.

The meeting was attended by Indian National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and China’s Foreign Minister and Member of the CPC Central Committee Wang Yi. Doval also invited Wang to visit India on a mutually convenient date to hold the next round of SR meeting.

“The 23d Meeting of the Special Representatives (SRs) of India and China, respectively NSA Ajit Doval and Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, was held in Beijing on December 18, 2024,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a press release.

The MEA further said that the SRs met in accordance with the decision taken during the recent meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping in Kazan for them to meet at an early date to oversee the management of peace and tranquillity in border areas and to explore a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable solution to the boundary question.

The SRs also reiterated the importance of maintaining a political perspective of the overall bilateral relationship while seeking a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable framework for the settlement of the boundary question, and resolved to inject more vitality into this process. (ANI)

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