We have the problems of continent-sized1 countries — unequal development, a wide spread ofincome disparities, and a potential digital divide. Exchange of developmental experiences can bevaluable.

　　We are both at the forefront of developing and applying the technologies, which drive the KnowledgeEconomy.

　　We have a harmonious balance of strengths. India 's strengths in Information Technology, softwareengineering, management and financial services are well matched by the Chinese expertise inhardware, construction and industry.

　　Both India and China were present at the broader dialogue of developing countries with the G-8countries2 in Evian. I was struck by the congruence in our positions. If we acted in concert, it wouldbe very difficult for the world to ignore us.

　　India and China have frequently reiterated their commitment to the development of a cooperativemulti-polar world order3 . In the complex international situation of today, we have a role to play inhelping to restore the authority of the international organisations,which have been undermined inrecent months.

　　One cannot wish away the fact that before good neighbours can truly fraternize with each other,they must first mend their fences. After a hiatus4 of a few decades, India and China embarked onthis important venture a few years ago. We have made good progress.

　　I am convinced that, with steadfast adherence to the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, withmutual sensitivity to the concerns of each other, and with respect for equality, our two countriescan further accelerate this process so that we can put this difference firm ly behind us. I amencouraged after my discussions with Premier Wen Jiabao that both our countries see anopportunity to proceed along this path.

　　It is a tryst5 with destiny, which beckons to us. When we redeem it, we can truly fulfil the ideal ofclose cooperation, described so colourfully by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore :"When daylightbreaks, we are free from the enclosure and the exclusiveness of our individual life . It is then thatwe see the light, which is for all men and for all times. It is then that we come to know one another,and come to cooperate in the field of life . "

　　練習題：

　　Ⅰ. Fill in each blank a ccording to Chinese meaning in bracket :

　　1. The ( 互補性) of Sino-US economic relationship determines that we can truly ( 完成, 實現) the idealof close cooperation .

　　2. EU ( 多次重申承諾) keep the Euro within an acceptable exchange rate with American dollar.

　　3. The Coalition waging Iraq War seriously ( 破壞) the authority of United Nations.

　　4. Before good neighbours can truly ( 親如兄弟) , they must first mend their fences.

　　Ⅱ. Question :

　　In which fields does India have advantages?