The subject of improved India-China relations has gained significant importance in recent times with the emergence of the two neighbours as the vital pillars of the Asian socio-economic-and political framework.

The India-China Forum of Parliamentarians (ICFP), in this regard, is a significant initiative undertaken by the Indian Parliamentarians and supported by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). Cutting across party lines, the Forum seeks to encourage inter-parliamentary dialogue on bilateral issues and will serve as a medium for promoting track II diplomacy.

Formed in January 2008, the ICFP will organize Parliamentary delegation visits, interactive sessions, and round-table conferences, which would focus on stimulating discussion and action on issues of mutual concern between India and China. The Forum aims to enable and visualize an open debate among the Parliamentarians and senior government officials representing the two countries regarding the solutions to the problems faced by the two nations.     MORE>>>