Urge China to reconsider approach to some issues holding back ties: Modi

Reconsider your approach towards India: Modi to China

India and China signed 24 bilateral agreements on Friday after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang here. 

These agreements include MOUs in the area of skill development, railways, establishing sister relations between cities of the two countries among others. 

Speaking at the joint press meet with the Chinese Premier, Modi said that he has urged China to reconsider its approach to some of the issues that are holding back the two countries from realising the full potential of its partnership.

"I suggested that China should take a strategic and long term view of our relations. I found the Chinese leadership responsive," said Modi. 

While the crucial issue of borders and line of actual control came up for discussion, there is not much clarity yet on whether the talks have progressed. Modi said that the two countries have agreed to continue to explore a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable resolution.

He said that he has also reiterated the importance of clarification of Line of Actual control and have sought tangible progress on issues related to visa policy and trans-border rivers.

Among other decisions taken include establishing a Centre for Gandhian and Indian Studies in Shanghai, a Yoga College in Kunming and a bilateral Think-Tanks Forum.

The Nathu La route for Indian pilgrims to visit Kailash Mansarovar will also become operational in June, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"Signing Ceremony in progress. A record 24 Bilateral Agreements being signed between India and China," tweeted external affairs ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup.

India and China will sign several business agreements worth about $10 billion at the India- China Business Forum to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Shanghai tomorrow.

Here is the full list of the agreements signed today