India-China Border Standoff: In a significant development aimed at resolving the border standoff between India and China, both nations have reported substantial progress in their recent engagements, as reiterated by Beijing. The statement comes amidst a series of diplomatic exchanges and heightened tensions over the prolonged situation at the border.
According to a senior official from the Chinese Foreign Ministry, spokesperson Mao Ning, both countries have maintained close communication channels to address the border issue. Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent statement highlighting the urgency to resolve the border situation, Mao Ning reiterated China's commitment to constructive bilateral engagement.
"We also believe that a healthy China and India relations serve the interests of the two countries," Mao Ning stated during a media briefing, as reported by Newsweek magazine.
Prime Minister Modi, in an interview with Newsweek, expressed optimism about restoring peace and tranquillity at the borders through positive and constructive engagement at diplomatic and military levels. He emphasised the importance of stable and peaceful relations between India and China, not just for the two nations but for the entire region and beyond.
"Stable and peaceful relations between India and China are important for not just our two countries but the entire region and world. I hope and believe that through positive and constructive bilateral engagement at the diplomatic and military levels, we will be able to restore and sustain peace and tranquility in our borders," he was quoted as saying by the magazine.
In response to Modi's remarks, Mao Ning acknowledged China's awareness of the Prime Minister's statement. She emphasised the significance of sound and stable relations between the two countries for regional peace and development.
"China and India maintain close communication through diplomatic and military channels on handling issues related to the border situation and have made positive progress," she said, as quoted by Newsweek. "We hope that India will work with China, approach the bilateral relations from a strategic height and long-term perspective, keep building trust and engaging in dialogue and cooperation, and seek to handle differences appropriately to put the relationship on a sound and stable track," she added.
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India, China Border Standoff
Regarding the boundary question, Mao Ning reiterated China's stance that it does not represent the entirety of bilateral relations and should be managed appropriately. However, India has stressed that restoring normalcy in relations with China hinges on resolving the border tensions.
Both nations have held numerous diplomatic and military talks to address the standoff, with some progress reported in disengagement from certain points along the border. However, India continues to press for further disengagement in areas like Depsang and Demchok.
The border standoff, which began in May 2020, has strained relations between India and China, with trade ties being the only area of active engagement. Despite the challenges, both countries remain committed to dialogue and cooperation to ensure a stable and peaceful resolution to the border issue.
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