Defence, security, science and technology, trade and culture are some of the issues on the plate for the talks.
The bogey of the 1962 defeat must be laid to rest with a finality that is unquestionable. The myth of Chinese invincibility is a tall tale that belongs to an era gone by, says Vivek Gumaste.
PM Modi to travel to Vietnam before going to China to attend G20 summit.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday
'India does not wish to remain silent in improving its strategic space so that its leverage to counter China's expansionist designs is maintained, besides enabling it to play a responsible role from a position of strength for peace and stability in Asia,' points out Dr Rajaram Panda.
