China border has become 'more alive,' India enhancing frontier infrastructure: Jaishankar
The External Affairs Minister said India's capability to "deploy" its troops on that border has seen "a very marked" improvement
India's border with China has become increasingly active, requiring a greater commitment of Indian troops, according to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. During an event at the HT Leadership Summit, Jaishankar highlighted the progress made in enhancing infrastructure along the frontier, including the construction of new roads, pedestrian suspension bridges, and log bridges.
The minister also noted that India has bolstered its military capabilities along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. Talks between India and China to resolve disputes over the eastern Ladakh region are ongoing, with Jaishankar stating that progress has been made. The minister emphasized that India's ability to deploy troops on the LAC with China has seen a significant improvement, and security concerns remain paramount.
Jaishankar also addressed the economic asymmetry between the two nations, acknowledging past missed opportunities for India to industrialize and calling for a focus on leapfrogging to address the gap.
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