No justification for terrorism: India, China

India and China on Thursday committed to counter terrorism through joint efforts.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held talks on bilateral relations and regional and international issues of mutual interest here on Thursday.

?Both sides underlined their unequivocal opposition to terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and stressed that there is no justification for any act of terrorism anywhere. They committed themselves to countering terrorism through joint efforts that include disrupting the financing of terrorism,? said a joint communiqu? issued by Singh and Jiabao.

?They also recognized the need to implement all relevant UN resolutions, in particular UNSC resolution 1267, 1373, 1540 and 1624,? said the statement.

Jiabao and Singh noted the good cooperation between China and India in the field of trans-border rivers.

?The Indian side appreciated the flood-season hydrological data and the assistance in emergency management provided by the Chinese side. The two sides reiterated that they will promote and enhance cooperation in this field,? said the statement.

Both India and China reiterated their ?firm commitment? to resolving outstanding differences including the boundary question at an early date through peaceful negotiations.

?They reiterated that resolution of the boundary question is one of the ten-pronged strategies agreed by leaders of the two countries. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to the Agreement on Political Parameters and Guiding Principles for Settlement of the Boundary Question agreed in 2005 and the process of negotiations being undertaken by the Special Representatives and resolved to actively seek a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable solution from the political and strategic perspective.?

?Pending the resolution of the boundary question, the two sides shall work together to maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas in line with the previous agreements,? said the statement.

India and China agreed to intensify their dialogue on various aspects pertaining to this region and work together on realizing their common goals.

?The two sides believed that as members of the Asian family, stronger neighbourly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation between India and China help foster a peaceful and stable regional environment that promotes equality, mutual trust and mutual respect.?

According to the joint statement, ?India and China expressed their commitment to assisting Afghanistan to become a peaceful, stable, prosperous nation. They emphasized the importance of a coherent and united international commitment to Afghan-led initiatives.?

The two sides expressed their commitment to promoting the multilateral arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation processes. They supported the complete prohibition and thorough destruction of all nuclear weapons, and called on the international community to move forward together to achieve the goal of global nuclear disarmament.

?The two sides reaffirmed their firm opposition to the weaponization of and an arms race in outer space.?

India and China acknowledged the importance of maritime security, unhindered commerce and freedom of navigation in accordance with relevant universally agreed principles of international law. ?In this context, they agreed to work together in tackling piracy in the Gulf of Aden.?

Both countries called for continued international adherence to the principles of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and its Kyoto Protocol including that of “common but differentiated responsibilities”.

Jiabao and Singh also appreciated the joint efforts of India and China in the international negotiations towards arriving at fair and balanced climate agreements with the aim of further enabling the full, effective and sustained implementation of the UNFCCC and its Kyoto Protocol according to the mandate of Bali Roadmap.

?Both sides appreciated bilateral cooperation in the area of mitigating and adapting to climate change and agreed to strengthen such cooperation. They welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries on Cooperation in Green Technologies.

?China appreciated India’s hosting the 11th meeting of the Conference of the Parties of the Bio-diversity Convention in 2012,? said the statement.

Jiabao is on a state visit to India from December 15-17 at the invitation of Singh.