‘Border affairs to decide India-China ties': MEA on Arunachal standoff reports
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Jaiswal made the remarks while responding to a question on the India-China military situation in Arunachal Pradesh.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Tuesday that India-China relations are significantly impacted by border affairs, emphasizing the need for diplomatic and military mechanisms to prevent misunderstandings along the border. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal acknowledged the ongoing effort to rebuild relations, which hit a six-decade low in 2020 due to military confrontations in Ladakh and Galwan Valley, resulting in the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers and at least four Chinese troops.
Jaiswal did not provide details about the recent standoff in Arunachal Pradesh but stressed the importance of peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) to facilitate progress in bilateral ties. He reiterated the Indian stance that border issues are critical and must maintain peace and tranquility, a point reiterated during the 36th Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) meeting on August 6.
The two countries agreed to utilize existing diplomatic and military channels, including the WMCC, military commander-level meetings, and other agreed mechanisms to resolve outstanding border issues and avert misunderstandings and miscalculations. However, there is no information regarding the current status of the standoff in Arunachal Pradesh.
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