(VOVworld) – India and China are set to hold a number of high-level dialogues this year on a host of strategic issues, including defense and the economy.

Wang Guanzhong, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of China’s People’s Liberation Army and Indian Defense Secretary R.K. Mathur held an annual defense dialogue in New Delhi on Monday, focusing on building trust between the two armed forces. The two sides discussed defense issues such as exchanges, training, and joint military exercises.