BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang has re-emphasised his country’s position on blocking the UN 's resolution on‘ Jaish-e-Mohammed.

Replying to a question at a regular press conference here, he said his colleagues have already responded on issue of putting a hold to India’s application to list Jaish-e-Mohmmad on a UN Security Council blacklist.

The spokesperson, re-emphasised to what have been said earlier, remarked “

The UN Security Council 1267 Committee works under the mandate of relevant Security Council resolutions. China maintains that the 1267 Committee should deal with listing matters in an objective, just and professional way, and make decisions based on solid evidence and the consensus among Security Council members.

As we speak, various parties are still divided on India's application to list certain individuals. The technical hold to the listing application gives more time to the Committee for deliberation and relevant parties for further negotiations. This also shows that China is serious and responsible for this issue."

To another question, spokesperson said that his country has not changed regarding the accession to the Nuclear Suppliers’ Group (NSG) by India and other non-NPT countries.

About the China-India leaders' meeting, he said President Xi Jinping will meet and talk with relevant leaders including Indian Prime Minister Modi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit to be held in Goa, India. Relevant arrangements are still under discussion, and we will release information in due course.”

He would like to underscore that China-India relations have been developing rapidly in recent years. The main stream of bilateral relations remains upward, with common interests and cooperation far outweighing differences and competition.

“We hope that the two sides can have a candid exchange of opinions on some disputes through dialogue and consultation, seek solutions to specific issues and put them under proper management.

We will join hands with the Indian side to follow through the consensus reached by our leaders, stick to the direction of bilateral amity and cooperation, enhance communication and dialogue, build up mutual trust and deepen pragmatic cooperation across the board.”