Minister of State for Defence MM Pallam Raju today said differences on border with China would be resolved as he outlined New Delhi's position to concentrate on the positives of the bilateral relationship with Beijing.
Responding to media persons' questions, Raju said "we are all aware of differences on the perception of the (Sino-India) border and China's claims".
Reacting sharply to Defence Minister AK Antony's visit to Arunachal Pradesh for its statehood celebrations last month, China had said India should refrain from taking any action that could "complicate" the border issue.
Raju was asked to comment on the Chinese reaction and a school of thought in India advocating the need for New Delhi to be far more assertive in dealing with Beijing on such things.
He pointed out that External Affairs Minister SM Krishna has already made it clear Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India while Antony termed the Chinese comments "objectionable".
"But nevertheless, India and China are growing economies of the region. We have increasing (bilateral) trade happening. We have similar concerns as far as internal situation is concerned", Raju said.
He sought to draw attention to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's statement on focusing on positives in relations with China.
"Differences on the perception of the border...we will continue to talk about (on) how we resolve it (them). That's an ongoing process. We will resolve it", Raju said.
