Terming China as an “old friend” of India, BJP has sought to assure Beijing that it will make efforts to resolve the boundary dispute through amicable dialogue and ensure “better” bilateral relations if the party wins the general election.
“Most foreign policies of any country never change with the change of establishment or government. As far as China is concerned, it is our old friend. Economies of both countries depend on each other’s trust,” BJP Vice President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi told China’s state-run Global Times in an interview.
Pointing out that the previous BJP-led Vajpayee government had good relations with China and other countries, Naqvi said: “If our party comes to power, we will ensure better relations with China.”