Border peace, tranquility valuable to both nations: Chinese envoy

August 04, 2017 23:17

Even as India and China remain engaged in a standoff at Dokalam, the Chinese Consul-General in Kolkata on Friday said peace and tranquility along the border are valuable to both countries and they should focus on areas of shared interest.

Ma Zhanwu expressed hope that the current "situation will be dealt with in a rational, objective and constructive way so that the issue can be sorted out as soon as possible".

He said China and India have differences and problems, but yet their shared interests are far more important.

"There are always differences, problems (between nations). It's just like brothers and sisters. If you have a brother or a sister you will have differences. You might have differences with your parents as well. But that doesn't mean you cannot get along with them. That doesn't mean you totally stop dealing with your brother on other issues," he said.

He said the two countries should focus on where they can cooperate and work hard to expand their cooperation, their mutual benefits.

"Peace and tranquility along the India-China border are valuable to both China and India," Ma told reporters.

His comments come after his country's defence ministry's warning on Thursday that its 'restraint' has a "bottom line".

The reaction of the Chinese defence ministry had come a day after India's external affairs ministry in a statement said peace and tranquility along the India-China boundary constituted the important prerequisite for a smooth

development of bilateral relationship.

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