October 22, 2013 9:02 PM

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PM’s China visit: Border Defence Cooperation Agreement, bilateral matters high on agenda

On the second leg of his two nation tour of Russia and China, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh arrived in Beijing this evening. Enhancing trade, economic cooperation and finalisation of border defence agreement are high on the agenda of talks between Dr. Singh and the Chinese leadership.

The two countries are expected to sign several agreements after Prime Minister's talks with Chinese leaders. Dr. Manmohan Singh will hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang tomorrow on a host of bilateral, regional and global issues.

He will also meet Zhang Dejiang, Chairman of the National People's Congress, the Chinese Parliament. Before his departure on Thursday, Dr. Singh will address future leaders at the central school of the Communist Party of China, and also meet former Prime Minister Wen Jiabao.

Along with Chinese Premier Li, Dr. Singh will address business leaders attending the second India-China CEOs Forum being held on the sidelines of his visit.

Indian Prime Minister will address future leaders at the central school of the Communist Party of China.

AIR correspondent reports, the Prime Minister will be accorded ceremonial welcome tomorrow at Chinese Parliament, the Great Hall of the People. Summit and delegation level talks and signing of agreements will also take place tomorrow at the Great Hall. Stapled visa to two archers from Arunachal Pradesh by China and maintaining peace and tranquillity on the borders are expected to come up for discussion when Prime Minister will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang. Both sides are negotiating a Border Defence Cooperation Agreement to avoid standoff at Line of Actual Control. The adverse trade issue would also figure in the talks. India is seeking market access to pharmaceuticals, IT, IT enabled services and agro-products among other items.

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