India and China today signed eight agreements. This follows the end of official delegation level talks between Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
MoUs on buffalo meat and other products were among the agreements signed between the Ministries of External Affairs and Commerce.
Singh said that he sincerely appreciated the decision of Li to make India his first foreign trip since taking over.
He said that the rise of India and China is good for the world and the world has enough space for both.
The Prime Minister also invited Chinese investments in Indian infrastructure. He also sought greater market access for Indian goods in China.
The Chinese premier said that five areas covered in the joint statement include liberalisation of trade and investment and increasing people-to-people cooperation.