China welcome again

Inking of the 123 Agreement has washed out whatever grudges or differences the ruling Indian National Congress INC may have harboured against the leadership of the Communist Party of China CPC for the latter8217;s role at the crucial Nuclear Suppliers8217; Group meeting in Vienna. Five weeks after UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi failed to oblige visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, who had requested for an appointment, she had a cordial meeting with Yu Zhengsheng, member of the CPC central committee, and his delegation at her residence here on Saturday. According to MoS, External Affairs, Anand Sharma, the Chinese delegation exchanged views with Sonia on a wide range of issues including the global financial crisis.