Minister leaving for India to boost ties

While recent disputes over historical border issues with India continue to foment, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi will hold talks with his Indian counterpart to boost a strategic cooperative partnership next Tuesday in Bangalore.

In attendance for a meeting among foreign ministers from China, India and Russia, Yang will talk separately with Indian foreign minister S.M. Krishna over bilateral ties and common regional and international issues, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ma Zhaoxu said at a press conference yesterday.

"The two sides have agreed to use the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries next year to push forward a strategic cooperative partnership with a series of activities, including two national festivals," he said.