India attaches highest priority to ties with China: Parrikar

April 18, 2016 09:06

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today kicked off his first visit here by holding talks with Chinese counterpart Gen Chang Wanquan stating that India attaches highest priority to its relationship with China and is committed to further develop the ties.

"India attaches highest priority to relations with China and committed to further developing friendly and cooperative relations with China," Parrikar told Chang in his opening remarks before the two delegations started the talks. Parrikar was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the headquarters of the Chinese military here by a contingent of PLA soldiers.

Welcoming Parrikar, Wang said, "Hope your visit improve strategic mutual trust between the two armed forces". After his meeting with Wang, Parrikar will hold talks with Gen Fan Changlong, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission.

In Chinese military hierarchy, Gen Fan is ranked higher, as CMC is overall head of the 2.3-million-strong People's Liberation Army.

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