April 18, 2016 11:44 AM

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India attaches highest priority to ties with China: Manohar Parrikar

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said, India attaches highest priority to its relationship with China and is committed to further develop the ties. Mr.Parrikar who is on a five day visit to China made the remarks, while holding talks with his Chinese counterpart Gen Chang Wanquan at Beijing. General Chang hoped that Parrikar's visit will improve strategic mutual trust between the two armed forces. Earlier, Parrikar was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the headquarters of the Chinese military by a contingent of People's Liberation Army(PLA) soldiers.<br/>Quoting sources, PTI reports that recurring incidents of incursions, implementation of an agreement to reduce tensions between border patrols and Sino-India strategic concerns are among the issues expected to figure in talks between the Indian and Chineses Defence Ministers.<br/>Mr. Parrikar will also call on Premier Li Keqiang. Later, he would visit China's recently integrated western command military headquarters which has jurisdiction over border with India.

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