Full text of China-India joint document
2008-01-14
BEIJING,
Jan. 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and Indian Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh signed a joint document here Monday afternoon, vowing to promote
the building of a harmonious world. The following is the full text of the
document:
A Shared Vision for the 21st Century of the
People's Republic of China and the Republic of India
H.E. Mr. Wen Jiabao, Premier of the State Council of the
People's Republic of China and H.E. Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of the
Republic of India, meeting in Beijing on 14 January 2008, resolve to promote
the building of a harmonious world of durable peace and common prosperity
through developing the Strategic and Cooperative Partnership for Peace and
Prosperity between the two countries.
China and India (hereinafter
referred to as the "two sides") are the two largest developing
nations on earth representing more than one-third of humanity. The two sides
recognize that both China and India bear a significant historical responsibility
to ensure comprehensive, balanced and sustainable economic and social
development of the two countries and to promote peace and development in Asia
and the world as a whole.
The two sides are convinced that it
is time to look to the future in building a relationship of friendship and
trust, based on equality, in which each is sensitive to the concerns and
aspirations of the other. The two sides reiterate that China-India friendship
and common development will have a positive influence on the future of the
international system. China-India relations are not targeted at any country,
nor will it affect their friendship with other countries.
The two sides believe that in the
new century, Panchsheel, the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence, should
continue to constitute the basic guiding principles for good relations between
all countries and for creating the conditions for realizing peace and progress
of humankind. An international system founded on these principles will be fair,
rational, equal and mutually beneficial, will promote durable peace and common
prosperity, create equal opportunities and eliminate poverty and
discrimination.
The two sides hold
that the right of each country to choose its own path of social, economic and political
development in which fundamental human rights and the rule of law are given
their due place, should be respected. An international system founded in
tolerance and respect for diversity will promote the cause of peace and reduce
the use, or threat of use, of force. The two sides favour an open and inclusive
international system and believe that drawing lines on the ground of ideologies
and values, or on geographical criteria, is not conducive to peaceful and
harmonious coexistence.
The two sides believe that the
continuous democratization of international relations and multilateralism are
an important objective in the new century. The central role of the United Nations
in promoting international peace, security and development should be recognized
and promoted. The two sides support comprehensive reform of the United Nations,
including giving priority to increasing the representation of developing
countries in the Security Council. The Indian side reiterates its aspirations
for permanent membership of the UN Security Council. The Chinese side attaches
great importance to India's position as a major developing country in
international affairs. The Chinese side understands and supports India's
aspirations to play a greater role in the United Nations, including in the
Security Council.
The two
sides support and encourage the processes of regional integration that provide
mutually beneficial opportunities for growth, as an important feature of the
emerging international economic system. The two sides positively view each
others' participation in regional processes and agree to strengthen their
coordination and consultation within regional cooperation mechanisms including
the East Asia Summit, to explore together and with other countries a new
architecture for closer regional cooperation in Asia, and to make joint efforts
for further regional integration of Asia. The two sides will strengthen their
coordination under the framework of Asia-Europe Meeting, and are committed to
strengthening and deepening Asia-Europe comprehensive partnership.
The two
sides take a positive view on each other's participation in sub-regional
multilateral cooperation processes between like-minded countries, including
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, Bay of Bengal Initiative for
Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation and Shanghai Cooperation
Organization. The two sides hold that this does not affect either country's
existing friendly relations or cooperation with other countries.
The two
sides welcome the positive facets of economic globalization, and are ready to
face and meet its challenges, and will work with other countries towards
balanced and mutually beneficial economic globalization. The two sides believe
that the establishment of an open, fair, equitable, transparent and rule-based
multilateral trading system is the common aspiration of all countries. The two
sides favour the early conclusion of the Doha Development Round, placing the
issues that affect the poorest of the poor at its core. The two sides are
determined to strengthen their coordination with other developing countries in
order to secure their shared objectives.
The two sides are convinced
that it is in the common interest of the international community to establish
an international energy order that is fair, equitable, secure and stable, and
to the benefit of the entire international community. The two sides are
committed to making joint efforts to diversify the global energy mix and enhance
the share of clean and renewable energy, so as to meet the energy requirements
of all countries.
The two
sides welcome the opportunity for their outstanding scientists to work together
in the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project, which
is of great potential significance in meeting the global energy challenge in an
environmentally sustainable manner. As two countries with advanced scientific
capabilities, the two sides pledge to promote bilateral cooperation in civil
nuclear energy, consistent with their respective international commitments,
which will contribute to energy security and to dealing with risks associated
with climate change.
The two
sides recognize the challenge that humankind faces from climate change. The two
sides take the issue of climate change seriously and reiterate their readiness
to join the international community in the efforts to address climate change.
The two sides also stand ready to enhance technological cooperation between the
two countries. The two sides welcome the outcome of the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) meeting in Bali in December
2007 and agree to work closely during the negotiation process laid out in the
Bali Road Map for long term cooperative action under the Convention. The two
sides emphasise the importance of addressing climate change in accordance with
principles and provisions of the UNFCCC and its Kyoto Protocol, in particular
the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities.
The two
sides appeal to the international community to move forward the processes of
multilateral arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation. Outer space is
the common heritage of humankind. It is the responsibility of all space-faring
nations to commit to the peaceful uses of outer space. The two sides express
their categorical opposition to the weaponisation and arms race in outer space.
The two
sides strongly condemn the scourge of terrorism in all its forms and
manifestations, and in all regions of the world. The two sides pledge to work
together and with the international community to strengthen the global
framework against terrorism in a long-term, sustained and comprehensive manner.
The two sides believe
that cultural and religious tolerance and dialogue between civilizations and
peoples will contribute to overall peace and stability of our world. The two
sides endorse all efforts to promote inter-civilizational and inter-faith
dialogues.
The two
sides believe that their bilateral relationship in this century will be of
significant regional and global influence. The two sides will therefore
continue to build their Strategic and Cooperative Partnership in a positive
way. As major economies in their region, the two sides believe that the strong
growth in their trade and economic relations is mutually beneficial, and
welcome the conclusion of a Feasibility Study on a Regional Trading Arrangement
(RTA) between the two countries. According to the report of the Feasibility
Study, a China-India RTA will be mutually advantageous. Against the backdrop of
accelerating regional economic integration in Asia, the two sides agree to
explore the possibility of commencing discussions on a mutually beneficial and
high-quality RTA that meets the common aspirations of both countries, and will
also benefit the region.
The two
sides will continuously promote confidence building measures through steadily
enhanced contacts in the field of defence. The two sides therefore welcome the
commencement of the China-India Defence Dialogue and express their satisfaction
at the successful conclusion of the first joint anti-terrorism training between
their armed forces in December 2007. The two sides also welcome their efforts
to set an example on trans-border rivers by commencing cooperation since 2002.
The Indian side highly appreciates the assistance extended by China on the
provision of flood season hydrological data which has assisted India in
ensuring the safety and security of its population in the regions along these
rivers. The two sides agree that this has contributed positively to building
mutual understanding and trust.
The two
sides remain firmly committed to resolving outstanding differences, including
on the boundary question, through peaceful negotiations, while ensuring that
such differences are not allowed to affect the positive development of
bilateral relations. The two sides reiterate their determination to seek a
fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable solution to the boundary question and
to build a boundary of peace and friendship on the basis of the Agreement on
Political Parameters and Guiding Principles for the Settlement of the
China-India Boundary Question concluded in April 2005. The Special
Representatives shall complete at an early date the task of arriving at an
agreed framework of settlement on the basis of this Agreement.
The
Indian side recalls that India was among the first countries to recognize that
there is one China and that its one China policy has remained unaltered. The
Indian side states that it would continue to abide by its one China policy, and
oppose any activity that is against the one China principle. The Chinese side
expresses its appreciation for the Indian position.
The two
sides recognize the responsibilities and obligations of the two countries to
the international community. The two sides are determined to enhance mutual
understanding and friendship between the peoples of China and India, for the
betterment of both countries and to bring about a brighter future for humanity.
Wen
Jiabao Dr. Manmohan Singh
China,
India pledge closer cooperation in joint statement
2013-05-20
NEW DELHI, May 20 (Xinhua) -- China and
India issued a joint statement Monday highlighting their commitment to
expanding common ground in bilateral cooperation and coordination in various
fields.
The statement, released during Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's
ongoing visit here, said the two Asian giants have a historic opportunity for
economic and social development and the realization of this goal will advance
peace and prosperity in Asia and the world at large.
Over the years, China and India have evolved an effective
model of friendly coexistence and common development, which can be an example
for relations between big, neighboring countries, the statement said.
"The two sides welcome each other's peaceful
development and regard it as a mutually reinforcing process," said the
document. "There is enough space in the world for the development of China
and India, and the world needs the common development of both countries."
The two countries, added the statement, hold that the right
of each country to choose its own path of social, economic and political
development in which fundamental human rights and the rule of law are given
their due place should be respected.
Recognizing the growing bilateral relationship and the
increasing global importance of both China and India, the two sides agreed to
"a regular exchange of visits between the Heads of State/Government of the
two countries."
While striving to realize the trade turnover target of 100
billion U.S. dollars by 2015, the two countries agreed to take measures to
address the issue of the trade imbalance, including cooperation in
pharmaceutical supervision and completion of phytosanitary negotiations on
agro-products.
The two sides also expressed willingness to carry out
cooperation on establishing industrial zones so as to provide platforms for
cluster-type development of enterprises of the two countries.
Moreover, they agreed to strengthen cooperation between
their financial regulators, and support their banking institutions in setting
up representative offices, branches or subsidiaries, and carrying out business
activities subject to relevant laws and regulations.
To pursue mutual benefit and fulfill their international
cooperation objectives, both China and India agreed to consider collaborating
on development projects of common interest in third countries.
To promote trade, personnel movement and connectivity
across the border, the two sides also agreed to consider strengthening border
trade through Nathu La Pass.
In addition, in view of the expanding trade and commerce
and growing people-to-people contacts, the two sides also agreed to work
towards simplifying visa procedures.
Noting that enhanced interaction in the military field was
conducive to building mutual trust and confidence, they agreed to hold the next
round of joint training exercises later this year and decided to increase
exchanges between the Army, Navy and Air Force of the two countries.
As the Asia-Pacific region plays an increasingly important
role in global affairs, the two sides agreed, the current priority of this
region is to maintain regional peace and stability, promote regional common
development, and establish an open, transparent, equal and inclusive framework
of security and cooperation based on the observance of the basic principles of
international law.
The two countries also reiterated their resolute opposition
to terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and committed themselves to
cooperate on counter-terrorism.
On the Afghanistan issue, the two sides agreed that it
concerns regional security and stability, and reiterated their support for an
"Afghan-led, Afghan-owned" reconciliation process.
Meanwhile, they reaffirmed their commitment to working with
regional countries and the international community to help Afghanistan achieve
its objective of peace, stability, independence and development at an early
date.
Also, the two sides reaffirmed their
commitment to promoting multilateral arms control, disarmament and
non-proliferation processes, and their support for the complete prohibition and
thorough destruction of all nuclear weapons.