BEIJING - Indian Foreign Minister Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna said on Tuesday that Beijing and New Delhi should not be seen as competitors, instead arguing that a stable and strong Sino-Indian relationship has consequences for the rest of the world.

Krishna said the two rising powers should show "maturity" in handling their differences.

Speaking at the China Institute of International Studies, Krishna said the neighboring countries can leverage each other's strengths to influence global issues through participation in groups such as the G20 and BRIC summit.