----- Original Message ----- From: SolidNet <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 22, 2001 6:32 PM Subject: CP of India (M), Editorial SolidNet The purpose of the Solid Net ( Solidarity Network ) is to inform on the activities as well as the ideological and political views of different Communist and Workers' Parties on National and International issues. All articles in the SolidNet are the responsibility of the authors and in no way commit this Web Site. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, http://www.solidnet.org ================================================================= CP of India (M), Editorial ---------------------------------- From: RedNet, Sun, 21 Jan 2001 ================================================================= Editorial The visit of the senior leader of the People s Republic of China, Mr. Li Peng, has, indeed, been very significant. The Chinese leader insisted that the common ground that unites the two countries and peoples "far outweighs" the differences that divide them. The thrust of his initiatives has been on emphasising the need to simultaneously address outstanding differences and find new areas of cooperation. In an interview to a national daily, The Hindu, Mr. Li Peng has said: "I am glad to see the border talks currently progressing smoothly, thanks to the concerted efforts of both sides. The two sides have also started the work of clarifying the Line of Actual Control. I believe that, as long as the two sides act in the spirit of friendly consultation, mutual understanding and mutual accommodation, we will be able to find, through candid and peaceful negotiations, a final solution acceptable to both sides". The wide range of issues that were covered in the talks with the President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and other leaders have been described by the Indian foreign office as "very cordial and friendly and even relaxed". India must now build upon these fresh initiatives to work for a speedy resolution of outstanding disputes while seeking greater cooperation in newer areas. Improvement of Sino-Indian relations will have a salutary effect not only in this region but globally as well. Instead of falling prey to vituperative China baiting, as on certain occasions in the past, the Vajpayee government must seriously address itself to this issue of improving relations with the People s Republic of China. This will be mutually beneficial to both these Asian giants and strengthen peace and security in the region. *End*
