CALCUTTA, July 28: The GOC-in-C Eastern Command, Lt General H R S Kalkat, today differed with Union Defence Minister George Fernandes on the China threat, saying ``I don't believe China is a major threat, rather, we have good relations.''Kalkat said India and China share ``very cordial bilateral relations'' which could be further strengthened.
``My view may not be similar to that of the Defence Minister's, it is exclusively my personal one,'' he told mediapersons after addressing a function held to mark the first anniversary of the National Institute of Management here.
He said some disputes existed on border issues between India and China which could be resolved through talks between the two countries.
Several rounds of talks and bilateral discussions have already been held by the two Asian majors on the issues and to strengthen ties, he said.
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