Neighbors seal energy deal

China and India have signed an agreement on working together to secure the global energy assets required to satisfy their fast-growing economies. It was signed in Beijing by Indian Oil Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar and Ma Kai, head of economic planning with China’s National Development and Reform Commission. Under the agreement, a joint committee will be set up as a channel of communication and means of sharing information. �I don�t think it is necessary for either India or China to purchase its energy security at the expense of the other,� Aiyar said.