- The 60th commemoration of the Panchsheel treaty held at Beijing was attended by China’s President Xi Jinping, Vice-President Hamid Ansari , President of Myanmar Thein Sein.
- The 3 countries reiterated their commitment to the Panchsheel treaty and said:
- Territorial integrity and sovereignty, mutual non-aggression and non-interference in internal matters, and peaceful co-existence – the basics of the Panchsheel treaty are relevant and have matured into integral part of foreign policy.
- China, India and Myanmar should follow these principles and also work with the West to uphold world peace and stability.
- Jungle Rule, where one country in the world bullies the other and tries to dictate its foreign policy should not exist.
- South-south co-operation should strengthen, and North-South dialogue should improve.
- Greater interaction between people of China and India in all fields to improve bilateral ties.
- Panchsheel is the basis for a globalized world which will be a federation of friendly independent nations.
- A new paradigm for global action is necessary and Panchasheel could catalyse the efforts and enhance mutual understanding, share developmental experiences and tackle trans-national threats more effectively.
- It is the way for realization of common goals of prosperity for all 3 countries.
- Myanmar also acknowledged the active role played by China in its economic development.
- Read at: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/panchsheel-principles-still-relevant-china/article6158699.ece
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