From Pakistan to border row: 6 things PM Modi said in China today

BEIJING: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed on the need to urgently resolve the long-standing border dispute with China. In his address to a delegation at Tsinghua University in Beijing on Day 2 of his three-day visit, he said, "We must address issues that lead to doubts, mistrust in our relationship,"

Here are the six key things he told the delegation:

ON PAKISTAN

India and China face terrorism for which the source is in the same region (in apparent reference to Pakistan).
We must also deal with the changing character of terrorism that has made it less predictable and more diffuse. We source a large part of our energy from the same region that faces instability and uncertain future.

ON ASIAN RESURGENCE

Today, we speak of Asia's resurgence. It is the result of the rise of many powers in the region at the same time. It is an Asia of great promise, but also many uncertainties. Asia's re-emergence is leading to a multi-polar world that we both welcome. But, it is also an unpredictable and complex environment of shifting equations. We can be more certain of a peaceful and stable future for Asia if India and China cooperate closely.

ON BORDER ROW

In recent years, we have deepened our political engagement. We have kept our borders peaceful. We have managed our differences and not allowed them to impede closer cooperation. We have enhanced our cooperation across the full spectrum of our relationship. Yet, if we have to realise the extraordinary potential of our partnership, we must also address the issues that lead to hesitation and doubts, even distrust, in our relationship.
First, we must try to settle the boundary question quickly.
We both recognise that this is history's legacy. Resolving it is our shared responsibility to the future. We must move ahead with new purpose and determination. The solution we choose should do more than settle the boundary question.
It should do so in a manner that transforms our relationship and not cause new disruptions.

ON TRADE

India is the next frontier of economic revolution. We are on the right path. You will feel the change in India and you can see it in our growth rate. We are building a tax regime that is stable and competitive. Our government is committed to go ahead with the land bill. We will make sure that land acquisition doesn't become a barrier to growth or burden to farmers.

ON UNSC

China's support for India's permanent membership of a reformed UN Security Council, and for India's membership of export control regimes like Nuclear Suppliers Group will do more than just strengthen our international cooperation. It will take our relationship to a new level. It will give Asia stronger voice in the world. If we are able to deepen mutual trust and confidence, we will also be able to reinforce each other's efforts of connecting Asia with itself and rest of the world.

ON TOURISM

About 33% of the world's population is either Indian or Chinese. Yet, our people know very little of each other. We must seek inspiration from the pilgrims of the ancient times, who braved the unknown in search of knowledge, and enriched us both. So, we have decided to extend electronic tourist visas to Chinese nationals. We are celebrating the Year of India in China in 2015. We are launching the Provincial and State Leaders Forum today.
Later today, we will have the Yoga-Taichi event. It will represent the coming together of our two civilizations.
We are starting the Gandhi and India Study Centre in Fudan University and a college of Yoga in Kunming The second route to Kailash Mansarovar for Indian pilgrims will start in June, for which I want to thank President Xi.