The tripartite meeting among India-China-Japan officials is very helpful so long as it is based on sincerity and honesty. The reason I used those words - sincerity and honesty- because so many summit meetings have taken place between India and China to resolve border disputes, but all in vain. India ought not to forget what China did in 1962 - rest is history. Unless China withdraws its claim and defense forces from the Kashmir and other areas of Indian territory, there is no reason to cave in and sign any agreement with the Chinese authorities. If Japan or any other nation can pressure China to vacate those territories, I think without any ambiguity, this agreement will bring peace and prosperity in the region. Is China ready to help bring tranquility in the region?