People of all countries have the right to choose their own social system and road to development in the light of their national conditions and characteristics.

China and India are close neighbours linked by mountains and rivers and the Chinese and Indian peoples have enjoyed friendly exchanges for thousands of years.

In the spring and summer of 1989, a serious political disturbance took place in China.

We are ready to engage in international co-operation against terrorism with a view to safeguarding national interests and regional security and stability.

I am firmly convinced that, in future years, China and India will join hands in playing a more active role in maintaining peace and stability in the region and the world at large and make due contribution to the cause of human progress and development.

Today, being the biggest developing countries in the world, China and India are both committed to developing their economy and raising their people's living standards.

Normal military trade is undoubtedly part of the normal State-to-State relations.