We hope to see India develop well and we are more than happy

　　Then we supported a settlement through bilateral negotiation in line with the Simla Agreement.The proposal put forward by Chinese envoy Luo Zhaohui also includes starting negotiations on a China-India Treaty of Good Neighbourliness and Friendly Cooperation and prioritising finding an early solution to the border China Spandex Fabrics Factory dispute between the two countries."Some people in the West misread China and tend to think that the Dragon and the Elephant are inevitable rivals, and that China would not like to see India developing..

"When the Mumbai terrorist Attack on November 26, 2008, took place, I was Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, and I did a lot of mediation at that time," he said. "China strongly opposes terrorism; second, China is ready to work with India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and the inteational community in fighting terrorism, and believes that terrorism knows no borders; third, countries need to have compatible policies, consensus and actions in fighting terrorism," he said.The Chinese envoy said the OBOR and regional connectivity could provide China and India with fresh opportunities, calling the project a major public product China has offered to the world.

We hope to see India develop well and we are more than happy to help India develop to achieve common development," he added.On combating terrorism, he said China has been a victim of terrorism.Referring to Indo-Pak ties, Luo said China is willing to mediate to resolve differences between the two countries if both sides accept it.He said good ties between the two countries were conducive to regional stability and in Chinas interests."Firstly, start negotiation on a China-India Treaty of Good Neighbourliness and Friendly Cooperation. In history, we have had close cooperation along the ancient Silk Road. Chinas development also benefited from Indias participation. We sincerely hope that India can become more developed, as it not only benefits Indian people but also creates more opportunities for Chinas development", Luo said. The CPEC is for promoting economic cooperation and connectivity. This conception is wrong."The envoys four-point suggestion to overcome differences comes at a time when the relationship between the two Asian powers has been going through a rough patch due to differences on a range of issues, including China blocking Indias move to get Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar banned by the UN and its opposition to Indias bid for NSG membership.

The Chinese envoy made the remarks while speaking at defence think-tank United Service Institution on Friday but the text of his closed-door address was released by the Chinese Embassy today. On the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Luo said China has no intention to get involved in the sovereignty and territorial disputes between India and Pakistan."I want to tell you this is not true.Beijing: Amid increasing strain in Sino-India ties, China has proposed a four-point initiative to overcome differences and deepen relations which includes aligning its One Belt One Road project with Indias Act East Policy and restart negotiations on a free trade pact. Secondly, restart negotiation of China-India Free Trade Agreement. This is an example of China taking care of Indias conce," he said.On Indias bid for the membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), he said, "We do not oppose any countrys membership, believing that a standard for admission should be agreed upon first. The development of China, India, Pakistan and the stability of the whole region call for a stable and friendly environment, he said. Take Kashmir issue for example, we supported the relevant UN resolutions before 1990s."Today, China is the second largest economy in the world, with a GDP of 11 trillion US dollars. We do hope that there is no problem at all," Luo said."Even we can think about renaming the CPEC."Otherwise, how could we open up and develop? Thats why we say, we are willing to mediate when India and Pakistan have problems."China supports the solution of the disputes through bilateral negotiations between the two countries. Simply put, we always put China first and we deal with problems based on their own merits. Fourthly, actively explore the feasibility of aligning Chinas One Belt One Road Initiative (OBOR) and Indias Act East Policy," he said.

China and India have had successful experience of delinking sovereignty disputes with bilateral relations before. Referring to the views in India that China always puts Pakistan first when handling its relations with South Asian countries, he said the govement always follows China first policy and that "problems" are dealt with based on merit. Thirdly, strive for an early harvest on the border issue. But the precondition is that both India and Pakistan accept it.On trade ties between the two countries, Luo said he was happy to see that China has contributed its share to Indias development.It has no connections to or impact on sovereignty issues," he said."It is a strategic initiative aimed at promoting globalisation and economic integration," he said. We do this only out of goodwill. Why shouldnt we support this kind of cooperation today? In a word, China is sincere in its intention to cooperate with India on the OBOR, as it is good for both of us," he said.