中印总理讨论边界贸易问题

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his visiting Chinese counterpart have agreed to resolve a border dispute and other tensions, as Premier Li Keqiang continues his first trip abroad since taking office.

Mr. Singh and Mr. Li met Monday in New Delhi to discuss a range of issues, including the longstanding border dispute in the western Himalayas and a trade imbalance that heavily favors China.

At a joint news conference, Mr. Li said the two nations have far more shared interests than differences. Mr. Singh said both sides must work to strengthen trust and confidence in order to permit greater cooperation.

The two leaders signed eight minor agreements, but both men said the meeting's symbolism was important

The three-day visit came less than two weeks after the peaceful end of a tense military standoff over tens of thousands of square kilometers in the disputed Ladakh region.  China and India have never finalized their border there, and tensions subsided only when the two sides restored the status quo.