Both countries are opportunities for each other, not a threat

Posted on 28th May 2020 by rohit kumar

China's stand seems to be softening amidst the escalating tension along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters, "We have been strictly adhering to the important agreement between the two leaders and the agreement reached between the two countries." Zhao's two meetings between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi After informal meetings, he was referring to his instructions in which he asked the armies of the two countries to take further steps to build mutual trust.

Meanwhile, Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weideong said that China and India should never let their differences affect the overall bilateral relationship and build mutual trust. In an online session organized by the Confederation of Young Leaders, he said, "We should follow the basic decision that China and India are opportunities for each other, not a threat." We need to see each other's development properly and increase strategic mutual trust. "He said," China and India should be good neighbors and good allies should move together. "

 

On the other hand, on this issue, India said that it always takes a very responsible attitude on border management. He also said that India is fully committed to protecting its sovereignty and border.

Explain that a day before the above two statements of China, Xi Jinping ordered his army to speed up the preparations for the war. On Wednesday, a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said, "The situation on the China-India border is stable and controllable." Confirming reports of diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions, he said, "We will resolve the issues through dialogue When asked where the talks are taking place, Zhao said that the two countries have established border-related mechanisms. "This includes talks between border forces and diplomatic missions," he said, adding that there are about 3,500 kilometers of LAC with China. In recent times, the forces of India and China in Ladakh and North Sikkim have increased their presence to a great extent.

 

Trump offered to mediate

Washington: US President Donald Trump tweeted on Wednesday, "We have informed India and China that the US is ready, willing and able to mediate their border dispute." Be aware that Trump has previously signed between India and Pakistan Mediation was also offered, but it was rejected by New Delhi. India maintains that third parties have no role in bilateral relations.

 

Top military commanders begin discussion on defense challenges

Top commanders of the Indian Army began deliberating on India's major security challenges on Wednesday. Army Chief General MM Narwane is presiding over the three-day conference. "All aspects of India's security challenges, including the borders with Pakistan and China, will be discussed at length by the commanders," said a senior military officer. The commanders are understood to also consider the overall situation in Jammu and Kashmir. The commanders' conference was earlier scheduled to be held on 13–18 April. But it was postponed due to the Corona epidemic. The second phase of the conference will take place in the last week of June.

 

Nepal stopped the matter of map changes

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