New Delhi, June 26 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that India is in touch with China on several economic and trade issues, including the supply chain issue of rare earth materials.

Addressing a weekly briefing on Thursday, Jaiswal said, "On trade issues on rare earth, yes, we have been in touch with the Chinese side, both in Delhi and also in Beijing, and we have been talking to them as to how we can streamline the supply chain issue on rare earths."

"We are in touch with the Chinese side on several economic and trade issues, as and when anything is required," he added.

Meanwhile, commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal on Monday highlighted India's engaged with China both commercially and diplomatically on the issue of rare e...