BEIJING: China disputed Indian media reports that Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi had declined to attend the Russia, India, China summit in New Delhi. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, Geng Shuang , said it was a scheduling issue, and Wang will attend the forthcoming meeting of RIC. We have actively participated in the Foreign Ministers meeting and also other activities under the framework," Geng said on Friday. "According to my information, three countries are now talking about the schedule of the next foreign ministers meeting. They are maintaining communication and consultation," he added.Media reports earlier said the Chinese foreign minister had boycotted the New Delhi meeting because China was upset about the Dalai Lama visiting Arunachal Pradesh .

Source: Times of India May 05, 2017 15:50 UTC