China, India are capable of resolving border row: Xi Jinping

New Delhi, Sept 18: Chinese President

on Thursday said that both countries are capable of effectively managing the border situation.

"Both sides are capable of effectively managing the border situation and to settle the border disputes at the earliest," Xi said after holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi here.

Xi said that we have the sincerity to work with India on the border issue. He added that this issue should be dealt in a manner that it does not have an impact on ties.

Jinping said he had "fruitful" talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Ending his speech, Jinping said he had "fruitful" talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and stressed that both countries should partner with each other for "closer development partnership".

Xi said: "China, India are two important forces in increasingly mutli-polar world." He said that both countries "share common development goals".

Xi said '2015 will be observed as 'Visit India' year in China.' By the end of the speech, he thanked Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Pranab Mukherjee and PM Modi for their hospitality.

IANS