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According to Indian Prime Minister, India and China, on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit, which got over yesterday, have mentioned that the two nations will try to maintain the ‘”peace and tranquillity” along the disputed border.
The prime minister, while addressing the media, after the two-day Thailand summit, mentioned that he had "frank and constructive exchange of views" with his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao on Saturday on the sidelines of the ASEAN – East Asia summit.
He also mentioned that various issues like discussed during the bilateral talks with Wen, which started on Saturday and went over even during the dinner, which was hosted by the Thai Premier.
He said India and China had agreed that all contentious issues should be resolved amicably.
"(There is a) need to maintain peace and tranquillity on the border pending a settlement of the border issue," Manmohan Singh said.
He also mentioned that he has informed the Chinese Prime Minister that Dalai Lama is considered by India as "our honoured guest" and "a religious leader".
