External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said India and China have other challenges to address, including de-escalation of forces, once the disengagement process at the LAC is completed.
The Indo-China relationship embodies a rich tapestry of ancient ties entwined with modern complexities. While historically interconnected, recent decades have been marred by territorial disputes, particularly along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday that the Union government would continue the process of the restoration of peace along the LAC on the basis of consensus achieved with China.
The US State Department has welcomed the 'reduction in tensions' along the India-China border following the recent disengagement of troops of the two countries, along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
A day before Prime Minister Modi departed for the BRICS+ summit in Kazan, India’s foreign secretary, Vikram Misri, mentioned that “(an) agreement has been arrived at on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).”
Addressing a press conference ahead of Army Day on 15 January, he noted that the two countries have been able to resolve five of the seven issues along the LAC.
Recently, India and China held the 17th Round of Corps Commander Level Meeting at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Chinese side on December 20 and agreed to maintain security and stability on the ground in the Western Sector.
Shah said: "No one can occupy even an inch of India's land as he knows that the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel are guarding the frontiers."
Thakur said Gandhi should worry about his party as Army under PM Modi did Surgical Strike, Balakot Strike and gave a befitting reply in Doklam.
''The 17th round of India- China Corps Commander Level Meeting (between India and China) was held at Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Chinese side on 20 December,'' a joint statement issued by the two sides said.
