Border disputes between China and India have been effectively controlled, special representatives from both countries said on Wednesday.

State Councilor Yang Jiechi and India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval made the remarks as they met at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing for the 19th round of talks between special representatives on the border issue.

They also said that "the border area has been peaceful and stable in general", the Foreign Ministry reported in a news release.