India says border peace critical to ties with China amid reports of military tensions
India and China are seeking to mend ties following deadly border clashes in 2020.
India is emphasizing the critical importance of peace along its disputed border with China for the health of bilateral ties, following reports of renewed military tensions in a remote Himalayan region. The Indian foreign ministry spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, stated that any state of affairs regarding the border areas will reflect on the overall state of their larger bilateral relationship.
This comes amid a background of deadly border clashes in 2020 that resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers and four Chinese troops. Both countries have amassed tens of thousands of troops on their shared 3,488km frontier. The Chinese foreign ministry responded, stating that the current situation along the border is generally stable.
Despite the tensions, both sides have agreed to maintain communications and jointly safeguard peace and tranquillity in the border areas.
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