BEIJING, Jun 30: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Monday said that the boundary question between China and India is complicated, and it takes time to settle it.
The positive side is that the two countries have already established mechanisms at various levels for thorough communication, she said in response to a question about China-India boundary issue during her regular briefing held here.
“We hope that India will work with China in the same direction, continue to stay in communication on relevant issue and jointly keep the border areas peaceful and tranquil,” she added.
Mao Ning said that a meeting mechanism for special representatives on the boundary issue has been established between China and India, and an agreement on the political guiding principles for resolving the China-India boundary issue has been reached.
The two sides also have diplomatic and military communication mechanisms at various levels, she added.
“We are willing to work with the Indian side to maintain communication on issues such as demarcation talks and border management and control, jointly safeguard peace and tranquility in the border areas, and promote cross-border exchanges and cooperation between the two countries,” Mao added.
The spokesperson hoped that India will work with China in the same direction, continue to stay in communication on relevant issue and jointly keep the border areas peaceful and tranquil.
