Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c14.s2.t5.16

v2.c14.s2.t5.16

During the visit, the leaders on both sides carried out sincere and detailed discussions on the India-China border issue and reached a common consensus to solve this issue through peaceful and friendly consultations. In this context, a Joint Working Group between the two countries was set up to be headed by the Indian Foreign Secretary and the Chinese Vice-Foreign Minister. It was decided that the Group would meet every six months alternately in the capitals of India and China. The senior representatives of both armies and the ministry of defense would also be part of the Group. The Indian side also affirmed that India considered Tibet as an integral part of China and no anti-China activities were permitted on Indian soil.