Chinese overseas minister Wang Yi conceded that ties with India had “met with some setbacks” amid tensions alongside the Line of Precise Management (LAC).
The Chinese overseas minister stated each international locations ought to assist one another accomplish objectives as a substitute of “draining each others’ energies” whereas including that “some forces” have tried to create division between the 2 Asian international locations.
India and China have been locked in a border tussle since Could 2020. In June 2020, Chinese and Indian troops had clashed at Galwan resulting in the loss of life of 20 Indian troopers and 4 PLA troopers though stories claimed the casualties among the many Chinese troops was a lot larger.
In February final yr, the Chinese authorities had stated it was pulling out troops from the ahead areas alongside the LAC, nonetheless, India’s Military stated Chinese troops hadn’t pulled again utterly and have been fortifying positions and constructing infrastructure.
In January, the 2 nations concluded the 14th spherical of corps commander-level assembly on the Chushul-Moldo border.
In a joint assertion, the 2 sides stated had a “frank and in-depth exchange of views” on the problems associated to the LAC within the western sector whereas in search of to keep up dialogue by way of navy and diplomatic channels.
India’s exterior affairs minister S Jaishankar had stated that India is not going to conform to any standing change alongside the LAC.
“We are absolutely clear that we will not agree to any change in the status quo. Any attempt to change the LAC unilaterally by one side. So however complex, however long it takes, however difficult it is, I think that clarity is what guides us,” Jaishankar stated whereas including that “friction points” nonetheless wanted to be resolved.
(With inputs from Companies)