Speaking to reporters ahead of taking the charge, Harsh Vardhan Shringla said all efforts should be dedicated to contributing towards the nation in the form of its security, prosperity through external engagements.
This year’s edition of the talks, popularly known as the 2+2 dialogue, assume additional significance as they come months after India, Australia, Japan and the US decided to upgrade their interactions in the “Quadrilateral” format to the ministerial level in September.
The summit was held amid the strain in the bilateral relationship because of China’s strong support to Pakistan on the Kashmir issue over the past few weeks
PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held one-on-one talks on Saturday, followed up by delegation discussions at the Fisherman’s Cove, a luxury beachside resort overlooking the Bay of Bengal.