Border dispute not 'easy issue' to tackle says PM

The leadership on both sides is united on this issue, he said as he emphasized the need to maintain peace at the borders.

“As long as we follow the principles and procedures set out in the agreements of 1993, 1996 and 2005, expand and improve upon them where necessary to take into account the changing reality of India and China and enhance dialogue and friendly exchanges between our border troops, I am confident that the strategic consensus between leaders will continue to be reflected on the ground,” Singh said.  

Replying to a question on the development of bilateral ties in the past ten years and what message he would give to China's new leadership, Singh said, “During the past nine years that I have been Prime Minister, I have attempted to put India-China relations on a stable growth path.