December 14, 2010 1:54 PM

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India’China to sign a number of agreements in various sectors ahead of Chinese Premier’s visit

A number of agreements on renewal energy, infrastructure, trade and finance are expected to be signed between New Delhi and Beijing during the visit of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao beginning tomorrow.Wen will have delegation level talks with Prime Minister Dr. Mnmohan Singh on Thursday and later the agreements will be signed. The spokesman of External Affair Ministry Vishnu Prakash told the reporters in New Delhi today that the issues like Trade Imbalances, Access to Indian Pharma Companies in the Chinese markets may figure prominently in the talks.Reforms in the UN Security Council in the back drop of India's bid for the permanent membership of the council, stapled visa issue, CBM's on the boundary question will also be flagged up at the high table. Mr. Prakash added that the relationship between the two countries has evolved, grown and is really multifaceted.The objective is to enhance the convergence to realize the real potential of bilateral economic relationship. At present China is the single largest trading partner of India. During his stay in New Delhi, he will hold discussions with several other leaders to strengthen strategic partnership.Our correspondent reports that this is the second state visit by the Chinese Premier since 2005 . Activities of Chinese firms in Pakistan occupied Kashmir and increasing military sales to Pakistan are expected to be taken up during the high level talks . Wen Jiabao is accompanied by high level delegation including several ministers and a 400 member strong business delegation including captains of industries and CEOs . He will be reaching New Delhi on 15th .He will be accorded ceremonial reception on 16th morning in the forecourts of Rashtrapati Bhawan and also address the Indian Council of world affairs.

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