(a) whether Chief of the Army staff has visited China in the
last week of December 2004; and
(b) if so, the issues discussed of and outcome thereof?
(a) whether Chief of the Army staff has visited China in the
last week of December 2004; and
(b) if so, the issues discussed of and outcome thereof?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) The areas of cooperation discussed during the visit include
closer interaction in the fields of counter-terrorism, training
exchange programmes, exchange of military delegations and observers
for selected military exercises. The discussions focused mainly on
building of trust and confidence between the two countries,
particularly in the military sphere to ensure peace and tranquility
on the borders and to improve the military to military relations
between the two Armed Forces. The visit has led to better mutual
understanding and cooperation between the two countries, based on
the overall commitment to the principles of Panchsheel and mutual
respect and sensitivity for each other’s concerns.