We should properly handle differences: Chinese envoy
He observed that the current overall situation in the border area was gradually de-escalating.
He observed that the current overall situation in the border area was gradually de-escalating.
In an obvious reference to the Sino-India military stand-off at Eastern Ladakh, he noted that since last year, the China-India relationship has witnessed difficulties unseen for many years.
"We give priority to their (Indian students) health and safety. The universities also provide necessary psychological counselling and online courses for those in need. Universities and colleges have issued notices to delay the starting of 2020 spring semester and notified each international student by e-mail or mobile," the envoy said.
India has temporarily put restrictions on the movement of people to and from China, like many other countries, as part of precautionary measures to contain spread of the virus.
''Sun Weidong, Ambassador of China, called on Prime Minister Lotay Tshering this morning. Prime Minister and HE Weidong had fruitful discussions on various topics,'' the office of the Bhutanese Prime Minister tweeted later.
Sun, who is yet to present his credentials to President Ram Nath Kovind, said Beijing was willing to join hands with India to strengthen friendship, increase mutual trust and expand cooperation.
