India today said strategic dialogue with China was constructive and positive. Replying to a media query on a recent article in Chinese daily 'The Global Times, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay said, India and China had agreed that a more stable, substantive and forward-looking relationship between the two sides was good for the international system at a time when the global situation is in flux. <br/><br/>The two sides had open and useful exchanges on Afghanistan, UN, counter-terrorism and nuclear issues. While in some cases, there was common ground, in others, it was felt that dialogue should continue further. <br/><br/>Mr Baglay said, there was appreciation of progress on areas like investment and tourism on the bilateral side. At the same time, both sides articulated their respective concerns and remained committed to working together in that regard. <br/><br/>The spokesperson said, the Strategic Dialogue in its restructured form was found to be a productive exercise that addressed the full complexity of India-China relations. He said, it is important to take a balanced and objective view on the key relationships in international politics.

India today said strategic dialogue with China was constructive and positive. Replying to a media query on a recent article in Chinese daily 'The Global Times, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay said, India and China had agreed that a more stable, substantive and forward-looking relationship between the two sides was good for the international system at a time when the global situation is in flux. <br/><br/>The two sides had open and useful exchanges on Afghanistan, UN, counter-terrorism and nuclear issues. While in some cases, there was common ground, in others, it was felt that dialogue should continue further. <br/><br/>Mr Baglay said, there was appreciation of progress on areas like investment and tourism on the bilateral side. At the same time, both sides articulated their respective concerns and remained committed to working together in that regard. <br/><br/>The spokesperson said, the Strategic Dialogue in its restructured form was found to be a productive exercise that addressed the full complexity of India-China relations. He said, it is important to take a balanced and objective view on the key relationships in international politics.