- Agree on the guiding political principles on the border issue, a proposal the Chinese made saying this first step had led to boundary settlements with other countries in the past.
- Remove residual ambiguity on Sikkim's status.
- Respond positively to the Chinese proposal for a strategic partnership.
- Tell Beijing it wasn't prudent to postpone resolution of outstanding issues (eg, boundary and Sikkim).
- Provide a coherent roadmap for comprehensive economic cooperation.
- And seek China's position on the question of India's candidature to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
In The Mood For Love
Sino-Indian ties have turned a corner. But how the two handle prickly border issues will define the future.

In The Mood For Love
In The Mood For Love

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