India, China to hold strategic dialogue on April 14

China is in touch with India to explore way forward in Afghanistan to deal with the war-ravaged country after the draw-dawn of the US-led NATO troops by the end of this year.  

Like India, China too is concerned over the return of Taliban and al Qaeda in Afghanistan which could have a destabilising effect on its Muslim Uygur Xinjiang province which is experiencing a spat of terrorist attacks.  

India is expected to flag its concerns once again on USD 35 billion annual trade deficit and seek major opening for IT and Pharmaceutical products in Chinese markets besides investments from China.

In her talks with Chinese officials, Singh who is arriving here on April 12 is also expected to finalize plans to hold the year-long Glimpses of India festival across China.  She would also call on Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.