China says 'great positive progress' made to resolve border row with India

China and India have made "great positive progress” to resolve the border standoff, with both sides maintaining close communication, a senior foreign ministry official said in Beijing on April 12.

The Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning's remarks were further elaboration on China's reaction to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent statement in which he said that for New Delhi, ties with Beijing are important and the "prolonged situation" at the borders should be addressed urgently.

In an interview with Newsweek magazine, Prime Minister Modi expressed hope that through positive and constructive bilateral engagement at the diplomatic and military levels, the two countries will be able to restore and sustain peace and tranquillity at their borders.