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

Comrade Deng Xiaoping - along with other party elders - gave the party leadership their firm and full support to put down the political disturbance using forceful measures.

There are nearly 200 countries and a population of over 6 billion in today's world. International affairs should be addressed by all countries through consultations rather than monopolised by a few powers.

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.

Since China has a population of 1.1 billion, it won't feel lonely even if it becomes the only socialist country.

We have reiterated on many occasions that China wishes to establish and develop long-term, good-neighbourly and friendly relations with all countries in south Asia.

As a historical legacy, the Kashmir conflict has been an outstanding issue for more than half a century.