New Delhi, March 7 -- Amid growing global tensions, former Secretary-General World Peace Forum Yan Xuetong has highlighted the increasing significance of relations between major Asian powers, including India and China.

In an exclusive interview with the UNI, Yan emphasised that India and China can manage their differences while sustaining mutual trust and economic cooperation.

On border disputes, he noted, "Such disputes are a universal phenomenon; they have persisted for thousands of years across every continent in history. But a border dispute is a problem, not a determining factor in the overall relationship."He added that friction should not prevent cooperation in economics, education, culture, tourism, and technology. "Potential coop...