India, China cannot have antagonistic relationship: Tharoor

New Delhi, Nov 22 (PTI) Noting that Indian government does
not view China or its development as a "threat", India's
Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor Sunday
said the two countries cannot afford to have a relationship of
"antagonism" and should join hands for prosperity and "common
good".

He also said the border between the two countries has
been "largely peaceful and tranquil" and the boundary disputes
should be resolved through "dialogue and diplomacy".
"The government of India does not view China or China's
development as a threat of any kind. We strive to develop a
friendly and cooperative relationship with China, which is our
largest neighbour and with which we cannot afford to have a
relationship of antagonism," he said at a conference on
'Emerging China: Prospects for Partnership in Asia' here.
China and India can achieve "a lot" by joining hands, not
only for their interest but for the "common good" in Asia and
the world, Tharoor said.
Both the countries must try to tackle the new global
challenges together, while "helping the world economy out of
recession," he opined.
Saying that there are "some differences in some areas
mutually with the border," he added "We believe dialogue and
diplomacy is the key for resolving these differences."
The two countries have decided not to let such issues come
in the way of cooperation in "functional areas", he said.
"It will help if Chinese commentators deepened their
understanding of India... We need to understand China better,"
he said, adding, "We hope the media, which was not always
constructive on this issue, plays a responsible role." (More)
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