New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held the India-China Strategic Dialogue with his Chinese counterpart Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu here today, during which both sides underscored the importance of peace and tranquility in the border areas for overall progress in bilateral relations.

Meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Sherpa Meeting, the two sides exchanged views on a wide gamut of issues covering bilateral, regional and international affairs. Bilateral discussions primarily focussed on the recent progress made in stabilising and rebuilding bilateral ties and ways to take bilateral engagement forward.

They reiterated their commitment to implement the guidance provided by their leaders including on the ne...