Indian defence minister will act as a guide accompanied by a high-level delegation to China on Thursday, the first such trip in seven years, as the two sides inclined towards efforts to restrengthen trust subsequent to a recent flare-up in regard to a border vehement argument.

Furthermore, the defence ministry mentioned Mr A.K. Antony will meet his Chinese counterpart General Chang Wanquan during the three-day visit, accompanying talks to comprehend peace on their shared border as well as regional security issues.

India's ministry said in a statement that both ministers are anticipated to discuss a number of issues inclusive of those related to maintenance of peacefulness along with placidity on the border at the same time matters relating to regional as well as global security.  The visit corresponds exactly accompanied by a five-day trip by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to China which happens to be his first foreign visit continuously from his May election.

(AW:Samrat Biswas)