“It is a fact that whatever happens at the border affects the relationship. You cannot separate these two things,” S Jaishankar said.
New Delhi| Commenting on the ongoing tension between India and China in Ladakh, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has said that the dispute should be resolved through diplomacy. He also said that we are not taking the current challenges related to borders lightly, but it is important for both countries to find a way out by mutual agreement.
‘Time is not right for India-China relations’
The External Affairs Minister was speaking at the online event of the launch of his book ‘The India Way: Strategies for an Aristocratic World’ on Thursday. He said, “It is a fact that whatever happens at the border affects the relationship. You cannot separate these two things. Time is not right for India-China relations.” When asked about the book, he said it was written before the Galwan Valley incident.
Jaishankar was asked what he would say if he met the foreign minister of China at events like the BRICS summit. He replied, “We have known each other for a long time, so you can guess what the conversation will be.”
Tension persists in eastern Ladakh even after 7 days
Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Narawane arrived in Leh on Thursday amid Chinese infiltration efforts and a stubborn approach to the disputed areas. He will still take stock of the existing border conditions. On the other hand, Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria visited the eastern sector. On the other hand, the Foreign Ministry said that China has been unilaterally trying to change the status quo on the border for 4 months, while we are engaged in resolving the dispute through dialogue.
China deployed 5 militia squads
China is negotiating on one side and attempting to intrude the Indian territory on the other side. It has deployed 5 militia squads in eastern Ladakh. It is the reserve force of the Chinese Army, which helps the army in the event of war.
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