Like India, China too is concerned over the return of Taliban and al Qaeda in Afghanistan which could have a destabilising effect on its Muslim Uygur Xinjiang province which is experiencing a spat of terrorist attacks.
India was expected to flag its concerns once again on trade deficit and see major opening for IT and Pharmaceutical products in Chinese markets besides investments from China.
Singh along with her Chinese interlocutors was also expected to finalise plans to hold the year-long Glimpses of India festival all over China.
The Indian Embassy here has drawn out an ambitious plan to hold events showcasing India's cultural prowess besides business and investment opportunities as part of year of friendly exchanges initiative being observed this year.
