国内英语新闻:China, India pledge further security cooperation

BEIJING, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- China on Thursday pledged further investment and security cooperation with India in a meeting between Premier Li Keqiang and visiting India Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh.

"As the two biggest developing countries, and neighbors, deepened political mutual trust and expanding cooperation will benefit the region and the world," Li said.

He said China will further enhance opening-up, create a better business environment, and improve intellectual poverty protection to attract foreign investment.

He said China welcomed Indian companies to invest in China and hoped India could provide more opportunities for Chinese investment.

The premier also called on the two sides to strengthen exchanges and cooperation in counterterrorism and fighting against transnational crimes.

Singh said the two countries played an important role in the world and had witnessed progress in the development of the bilateral ties.

He said India was ready to conduct regular exchanges and cooperation with China on security and law enforcement.

He also called on the two countries to properly handle disputes through dialogue and consultation to maintain the peace in bordering areas.