<p>"Both should seek equitable and reasonable resolution through dialogue and negotiations," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei told a media briefing here.<br /><br />Hong was replying to a question on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's remarks yesterday during his interaction with a group of editors in New Delhi where he said India cannot compromise on the issue of Arunachal Pradesh, to which China lays claim.<br /><br />"... we should maintain the peace and stability of the border area. We would not like the border issue to affect the development of bilateral relations," Hong said.<br /><br />About Sino-India relations, he said the two countries maintained sound and stable ties in recent years.<br /><br />"Leaders of the two countries pointed out on many occasions that China and India enjoy broad prospects for the development of their bilateral ties and cooperation," he said.<br /><br />"I believe that the development of China and India strategic cooperation will not only serve the fundamental interest of the two peoples but also regional peace, stability and development," he said.<br /><br />On the concerns in India that China's plans to build a dam on Brahmaputra river in Tibet may reduce water flow, Hong said "China pays greater attention to the interest of the down stream areas."</p>.<p>"We have also adopted very responsible attitude in the development of cross water resources," he said.</p>
<p>"Both should seek equitable and reasonable resolution through dialogue and negotiations," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei told a media briefing here.<br /><br />Hong was replying to a question on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's remarks yesterday during his interaction with a group of editors in New Delhi where he said India cannot compromise on the issue of Arunachal Pradesh, to which China lays claim.<br /><br />"... we should maintain the peace and stability of the border area. We would not like the border issue to affect the development of bilateral relations," Hong said.<br /><br />About Sino-India relations, he said the two countries maintained sound and stable ties in recent years.<br /><br />"Leaders of the two countries pointed out on many occasions that China and India enjoy broad prospects for the development of their bilateral ties and cooperation," he said.<br /><br />"I believe that the development of China and India strategic cooperation will not only serve the fundamental interest of the two peoples but also regional peace, stability and development," he said.<br /><br />On the concerns in India that China's plans to build a dam on Brahmaputra river in Tibet may reduce water flow, Hong said "China pays greater attention to the interest of the down stream areas."</p>.<p>"We have also adopted very responsible attitude in the development of cross water resources," he said.</p>