Beijing, Nov 21: India and China on Friday agreed to set up a dedicated communication channel to boost security cooperation as Home Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with China’s security czar on issues like cross border terrorism from Pakistan and the Afghan situation.
During discussions between Singh and Meng Jianzhu, who oversees internal and external security, both sides agreed to setup an exclusive communication channel between their home ministries for speedier communication on terror-related issues.
“There was lot discussion on terrorism,” Singh told the Indian media after his meeting with Meng.
Mutual concerns relating to Pakistan and Afghanistan figured in the talks, he said.
Most importantly both the sides discussed terrorism concerns faced by them from Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Singh said all issues relating to India’s concerns were flagged in the talks, including New Delhi’s perception that Beijing blocked its move to get the UN to take action against Pakistan for the release of Mumbai attack mastermind Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi.
