 "Sushma Swaraj meets Chinese President Xi Jinping")
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday called on Chinese President Xi Jinping and discussed issues on positive agenda for 2015.
"India and China focus on positive agenda for 2015 Minister @SushmaSwaraj meets Prez Xi of China," tweeted Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin.
On Sunday, India and China exchanged notes on modalities for opening the second route for pilgrims undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar yatra.
"The second outcome was that India and China during the discussions between Prime Minister (Modi) and President Xi had agreed to an additional route between India and Kailash Mansarovar through the Nathula Pass," said Akbaruddin.
Sushma Swaraj also held talks with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi here on a host of issues, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to China in May this year.
Sushma Swaraj who is presently in China disclosed this ahead of the meeting with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app