(a) whether the ninth round of the talks between India-China at Tawang in Arunachal
Pradesh was held recently; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the progress made therein?
(a) whether the ninth round of the talks between India-China at Tawang in Arunachal
Pradesh was held recently; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the progress made therein?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE)
(a)-(b) The ninth round of talks between the Special Representatives of India and China
was held in New Delhi from 16-18 January 2007. Subsequently, the Tenth round was held in
New Delhi and Coonoor from 20-22 April 2007. The two Special Representatives continued
their discussions on a framework for the boundary settlement on the basis of the Agreement
on Political Parameters and Guiding Principles signed in New Delhi on 11 April 2005. Both
sides agreed to hold the next (eleventh) round of talks between the Special Representatives
at a mutually convenient time, which will be decided through diplomatic channels.