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Chinese President Hu Jintao says his country could help forge peace between South Asian rivals, India and Pakistan. | |
Mr Hu told a meeting in the Indian capital, Delhi, that Beijing sought no "selfish gains" in South Asia. | Mr Hu told a meeting in the Indian capital, Delhi, that Beijing sought no "selfish gains" in South Asia. |
Correspondents say India has always been suspicious of China's close support for Pakistan and its military ties with India's historic rival. | Correspondents say India has always been suspicious of China's close support for Pakistan and its military ties with India's historic rival. |
On Tuesday, Mr Hu and Indian PM Manmohan Singh pledged to double their trade to $40bn (£21bn) a year by 2010. | On Tuesday, Mr Hu and Indian PM Manmohan Singh pledged to double their trade to $40bn (£21bn) a year by 2010. |
'Promoting peace' | 'Promoting peace' |
"China welcomes and supports improvement in relations between India and Pakistan," the Press Trust of India quoted Mr Hu telling the meeting of politicians, diplomats and economists in Delhi, a day ahead of his visit to Islamabad. | "China welcomes and supports improvement in relations between India and Pakistan," the Press Trust of India quoted Mr Hu telling the meeting of politicians, diplomats and economists in Delhi, a day ahead of his visit to Islamabad. |
China does not seek any selfish gains in South Asia and is ready to play a constructive role in promoting peace President Hu Jintao Visit in pictures | |
He said China was prepared to play a "constructive role for the promotion of peace and development in South Asia". | He said China was prepared to play a "constructive role for the promotion of peace and development in South Asia". |
A peaceful and prosperous South Asia was beneficial for the whole world, President Hu said. | |
He also lauded what he said was China and India's "productive co-operation in many fields". | |
"Today, both China and India are on the fast track of economic and social development, demonstrating to the world the bright future of the two countries and the promise of a revitalised Asia." | "Today, both China and India are on the fast track of economic and social development, demonstrating to the world the bright future of the two countries and the promise of a revitalised Asia." |
The Chinese president is due to travel to India's financial capital, Mumbai (Bombay), later on Wednesday to continue his push for increased economic ties. | The Chinese president is due to travel to India's financial capital, Mumbai (Bombay), later on Wednesday to continue his push for increased economic ties. |
He is the first Chinese head of state to visit India in 10 years. | He is the first Chinese head of state to visit India in 10 years. |
Can Delhi bury past ghosts? Obstacles facing China | Can Delhi bury past ghosts? Obstacles facing China |
The two Asian giants have overcome many hurdles in recent years but significant differences remain, including a number of border disputes, correspondents say. | |
Both India and China have produced staggering economic growth in recent years, but India continues to lag behind on many fronts. | |
China has a literacy rate of 95%, compared with India's 68%. Indian exports of manufactured goods in the financial year ending last March were valued at $71bn, compared with $713bn for China. | China has a literacy rate of 95%, compared with India's 68%. Indian exports of manufactured goods in the financial year ending last March were valued at $71bn, compared with $713bn for China. |
The BBC's Anu Anand in Delhi says China has invested millions of dollars in countries surrounding India, building ports and roads in Burma, Sri Lanka and Nepal. | |
In Pakistan, our correspondent says, President Hu is expected to discuss a civilian nuclear co-operation deal to balance a similar deal agreed between India and the US which is awaiting final approval by the US Congress. | |