New Delhi, June 23 (UNI) National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing today, during which NSA Doval emphasised the need to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations to maintain overall peace and stability in the region.

An Indian readout said that that NSA Doval is visiting China to attend the 20th Meeting of the SCO Security Council Secretaries.

During the meeting between NSA Doval and Wang Yi, Member, Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Minister of Foreign Affairs, “both sides reviewed recent developments in India-China bilateral relations and underscored the need to promote the overall development of the India-China bilateral relations, including by fostering greater people to people ties.

“NSA also emphasized the need to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations to maintain overall peace and stability in the region.

“Views were also exchanged on other bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest.

“NSA noted that he looked forward to meeting with Mr. Wang Yi in India at a mutually convenient date for the 24th round of the Special Representative (SR) Talks.”

A Chinese readout of the meeting said:

“Wang said that China-India relations have made some positive progress. It is essential that both sides further enhance communication, build mutual trust, and work toward resolving practical issues.

“Only when the dragon and elephant dance together can there be a win-win outcome. China and India should properly handle sensitive issues and maintain peace and tranquility in the border regions.

“Doval said that India is willing to strengthen collaboration with China in multilateral fields and fully supports China's role as the rotating presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in hosting a successful summit.

“As two major Asian nations, India and China can make even greater contributions to the international community.”

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