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India and China hold the 4th Annual Defence Dialogue
The 4th India-China Annual Defence
Dialogue (ADD) was conducted on Nov 09, 2011 in the Ministry of Defence in New
Delhi. The Indian side was led by the Defence Secretary, Mr.Shashi Kant Sharma.
Gen. Ma Xiaotian, Deputy Chief of General Staff, PLA led the Chinese side. The
Annual Defence Dialogue (ADD) was established under the provisions of the MOU
for 'Exchanges and Cooperation in the field of Defence', signed between both
the countries in May 2006. The 1st Annual Defence Dialogue was held in Beijing
in November 2007, followed by the 2nd ADD held in India in December 2008. The
3rd Annual Defence Dialogue was held in Beijing in January 2010.
The 4th ADD was conducted in an
atmosphere of cordiality and both sides were frank and constructive in their
approach during the deliberations. The Indian and Chinese sides shared regional
and global security perceptions. Both sides agreed that enhancement of defence
exchanges between the Armed Forces of India and China would contribute to
betterunderstanding and mutual trust and confidence building. Both sides also
discussed the programme of defence exchanges during2012 and agreedthat the
range and scope of exchanges at various levels would be gradually enhanced.
It was noted that existing
confidence building measures on the LAC between both countries were successful
in maintaining peace and tranquility on the borders. It was decided that such
measures would continue to be implemented. Both sides agreed that the process
of dialogue and communication should be strengthened at various levels to
ensure stability in theborder areas. Both sides agreed that the provisions of
the 2005 Protocol for implementation of CBMs on the LAC should be strictly
adhered to by both sides so that peace and tranquility is maintained in the
border areas. It was also noted that the strengthening of the institutional
mechanism for border discussions, which is expected to be operationalised soon
through the establishment of a working level mechanism, would improve communications
on important border related issues.
The Chinese delegation also called
on the Defence Minister Shri AK Antony. Shri Antony expressed his satisfaction
at the positive and constructive discussions during the ADD and stated that
both sides should work towards increasing mutual trust and confidence, as this
was for the benefit of both countries. He expressed the hope that high level
exchanges between the defence establishments of both sides would further
nurture the process of dialogue. He conveyed an invitation to the Chinese
Defence Minister to visit India at a mutually convenient time. The Chinese delegation also called on
Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral
NirmalVerma at South Block. [PIB Press Release]
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