India on Friday downplayed recent reports of Chinese incursions, saying though there were differences of perception with China over certain areas along the Line of Actual Control, both countries were committed to “maintaining peace and tranquility”.

“We have worked together to maintain peace and tranquility along the border.... We do have areas where we have differences of perception. We do not see any change in the situation. The border is peaceful and has remained peaceful,” Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon said while replying to questions about reports of the Chinese incursions in Arunachal.

On whether China building a railway to Tibet was a matter of concern as Beijing could deploy troops at short notice, he said, “You have to accept the world will keep changing. We also do what we need to. As of now we are comfortable with the relationship with China.”

“Both sides have conclusively demonstrated their will to maintain peace and tranquility on the border,” he said adding that both sides had the political will to settle the boundary dispute and had expressed their determination.

Meanwhile, Menon said India hope to conclude negotiations for safeguard agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency this month. On whether India would seek China’s support at the NSG during the PM’s visit, Menon said “we have not actually come to that stage”.