New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- India has highlighted the importance of maintaining peace and tranquillity in the India-China border areas for the continued development and progress of the India-China bilateral relationship.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval co-chaired the 25th round of the Special Representatives' Talks on the India-China Boundary Question with Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi in Beijing yesterday.

The External Affairs Ministry said in a statement that the two Special Representatives had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on the India-China Boundary Question.

They agreed to continue their work in seeking a political settlement of the boundary question in the context of their overall and long-term interests.

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