BEIJING, April 19 (Xinhua) -- Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday expressed the hope that defense departments and armed forces of China and India strengthen exchanges, dialogue and communication to jointly maintain peace and stability in their border areas and create a good condition for the development of bilateral ties.
Li made the remarks while meeting Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar, who held talks with his Chinese counterpart Chang Wanquan on Monday.
The two countries are going to hold the 19th round of talks between special representatives on boundary issues in Beijing from Wednesday to Thursday. India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval will come and co-chair the talks with Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi.
Li said China and India are important neighboring countries, whose peaceful co-existence and cooperation are conducive to both sides and the world.
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