New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addressed an audience at the Central School of Communist party of China in Beijing In his address, the PM stressed on the need for sustained bilateral cooperation between India and China. He stressed that the two nations are actively engaged in the socio-economic transformation of “our people. He also congratulated China on its positive economic reform and stated that its growth is a source of inspiration for India. He stressed on the fact that India welcomes china’s emergence. Singh added that, India and China cannot be contained, and “our recent history is witness to this. Manmohan Singh also talked about the challenges posed by the emerging global environment. He urged that the nations should work together in a situation where political and economic powers are being diffused. The Prime Minister, in his address to young leaders talked about the need for a Conducive environment to foster economic success. He also said that both India and China are beneficiaries of an open international economy that has been witnessing the free flow of important ingredients to success such as finance. Stressing on the need for the two nations to come together, Singh insisted that the two Asian giants need to work together for regional economic integration and support both trade and investments.
Another important issue which Manmohan elaborated on was the immediate environmental concerns and needs that both the nations share. He said that both nations are heirs to civilizations that value nature. However, he also called upon India’s neighbor to ensure that international response to climate change should not constrain the two nations’ growth. Talking up the issue of constant threat from terrorism that both nations face, Singh said that terrorism and extremism from “our neighborhood affects us directly”, and create an unwanted tension. He said that security challenges can be faced more effectively if the nations work together. Talking about peace and security, Singh urged that both India and China need a stable, secure and prosperous Asia pacific region. He talked about the benefits of cooperation. Therefore, the nations should engage with each other in a spirit of equality and friendship. He added that, “This is the essential premise of India’s engagement with others and Manmohan Singh talked about Rajiv Gandhi’s landmark visit to China 25 years ago which marked the dawn of a new age in the India-China equation. He said that, “Since then, we have built on that foundation and talking about the sensitive issue of the border dispute between India and China and that both the nations have been managing their border-related differences. He stressed on the need for a stable framework for a fair and mutually acceptable boundary settlement. He also added that the two giants share a common destiny and unlimited possibilities for growth. Singh also articulated the need for an unwavering commitment to the principle of Panchsheel based on mutual respect, sensitivity and respect towards each other. He talked about the five principles of peaceful coexistence elaborated by Nehru and his Chinese counterpart in the 50s.
PM broadly outlined a few points that remain crucial to the two nations and He mentioned the commitment to resolve all issues that both the nations need, including the call for maintaining peace and tranquility. He called for sustained consultations on trans-border Rivers and trade imbalance. He also mentioned the need for high levels of strategic communication and consultations in a spirit of transparency in order to eliminate misunderstandings and propel positive cooperation and called on his China for a convergence on a wide range of issues global in nation. He added that such convergence should lead to “enhanced policy coordination on regional and global affairs and cooperation in regional and multilateral forums in the political, economic and security domains. Finally, Singh called for an enhancement of ties between the two nations including mutually beneficial economic cooperation and support. Manmohan Singh concluded his address by stressing on the fact that there is enough space for both India and China to prosper without harming the other’s prospects. He also maintained that the growth of these two nations is vital to the region as well as the world.
Bureau Report
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