Beijing, May 15 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that he had a candid, constructive and friendly talks with the Chinese leadership and both sides agreed to explore a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable resolution on the boundary issue.
Addressing the media after talks with Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang here, Modi said bilateral cooperation was a very important part of his talks with Li and with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
“We have set a high level of ambition for our economic partnership,” he said.
He said “President Xi and Premier Li were very responsive to the specific concerns I had raised on our growing trade deficit.”
The prime minister said their decision to open consulates in Chengdu and Chennai reflects the growing mutual confidence and shared commitment to expand their bilateral ties.
“This has been a very productive and positive visit. I look forward to working with President Xi and Premier Li,” Modi said.