The entire gamut of India-China relations including the boundary question, would be on the table when Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh meet in Delhi this evening for talks.

Premier Li Keqiang is arriving in the National capital today on a 3 day official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

A large business delegation is also accompanying him. Joint Secretary (East Asia) Gautam Bambawale said the two Prime Ministers will talk on key international, regional and bilateral issues. He said since Chinese incursion being the recent occurrence, it will also be discussed.

In an interview to Chinese state-run news agency, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid has said that India is ready to write a new chapter of its relationship with China.

He said the two countries should align their positions in many areas despite differences. Mr Khurshid also said that this visit is special because it is the first visit abroad by the Chinese premier since he assumed office in March.

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said New Delhi is highly hopeful that the visit will enhance mutual trust and understanding between the people and leadership on sensitivities of two countries.

He said India has accorded priority to relations with China which needs to be carefully nurtured and India-China relations are important for the 21st Century as it evolves into both regional and global significance.

Chinese analysts in Beijing say, the visit of the Chinese Premier aimed at breaking new ground amid recent border stand-off, could also focus on the need for settlement of border dispute besides boosting trade.