Rajnath conveys India's concerns over border incursions to Li

November 19, 2015 22:49

Voicing India's concern over the recurring incidents of incursions by Chinese troops, Home Minister Rajnath Singh today told Chinese Premier Li Keqiang that there should be an effective border management until the two sides reach a settlement over the dispute.

During his 40-minute-long meeting with Li, Singh, the first home minister to visit China in 10 years, called for effective border management with emphasis on maintaining peace and tranquillity along the borders.

"I have expressed concern over the incursions," he told reporters after his talks with Li and other Chinese officials.

The Chinese Premier too said the incursions should stop, Singh stated while replying to a question.

He said there is a shared desire on both sides to maintain peace and tranquillity along the border which is an essential prerequisite to gain momentum in the bilateral relations.

On the issue of different perceptions on border, he said "while we seek an early settlement there is need to ensure peace and tranquillity and effective border management until we arrive at a solution."

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