NEW DELHI, April 12 (Xinhuanet) -- China hopes to have border trade cooperation with Sikkim at an early date, which is in the interest of the two sides, said Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao here Tuesday.

    When meeting with Indian press, Wen said Sikkim is not a problem between China and India, and this is the consensus of the leaders of the two countries, now the Chinese government has been building up the trade market on Chinese side.

    In order to secure the stability of the border, Wen said, Chinahas taken measures to solve the border problem left over from history. "This matter tells us that as long as the two sides bear sincerity, and patience, the border between China and India will become a bridge linking the friendship of the two sides," he said.  Enditem