India and China today exchanged views on the international and regional security situation at the first meeting of the India-China High Level Dialogue on Counter-terrorism and Security in Beijing.
According to official media both sides discussed ways to enhance security and cooperation to combat terror as officials from the two sides exchanged information on policies and legislation to deal with terrorism.
The meeting was co-chaired by R N Ravi, Chairman of Joint Intelligence Committee and Wang Yongqing, Secretary General of Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission of China.
The meeting gains significance since India’s bid to get JeM chief Masood Azhar designated as a terrorist by the UN may be renewed in October.
India’s attempts in March fell through with China vetoing the proposal. All other 14 members had supported India’s bid.
Once on the sanctions list, Masood’s assets would be frozen and he would also face a travel ban.
Experts believe that unless China again seeks to block or veto the resolution, it could stand passed automatically, designating Azhar as a terrorist.