PM discusses bilateral ties with Chinese counterpart
23 Nov 2015 4:22 AM IST
Condemning the recent spurt of terror attacks in Paris and Mali, Modi said the menace of terrorism was the biggest challenge facing humanity. During the meeting on the sidelines of ASEAN-India Summit here, the Prime Minister said that there was a need for the international community to eschew their political differences and unite to face this menace, External Affairs Ministry Spokesman Vikas Swarup told reporters.
Modi said that countries should put aside their political differences and came together to help the affected. He said that both India and China faced the threat of terrorism and there was a need to increase strategic coordination.
On his part, Li said China was against terrorism and cooperation between the two countries on terrorism would help Asia become more safe.
The two leaders felt that slowing down of global trade offers an opportunity for both India and China to work together and become drivers of global growth.
Li noted that India had maintained its growth momentum despite global downturn and its flagship initiatives like ‘Make un India’, ‘Digital India’ offered opportunities for Chinese to partner with India, Swarup said.
The two sides were unanimous that developed countries must provide assistance in capacity building and technology transfer to developing countries, the spokesperson added. Modi also briefed Li on the Solar Alliance to make solar energy and invited China to consider jointing the alliance.
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