Peace at India-China Border Essential for Bilateral Relations, Ministry of External Affairs Says
Indias Ministry of External Affairs emphasizes the need for peace at the India-China border for improving bilateral relations.
New Delhi, October 23 (Daily Kiran) : The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi has underscored the importance of maintaining peace and stability in border areas between India and China for the overall development of bilateral relations. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the situation in these regions can be affected when the Chinese military deviates from established patrol protocols.
Jaiswal noted that India and China continue to utilize existing diplomatic and military mechanisms to address outstanding issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and to avoid misunderstandings or miscalculations. He emphasized that ensuring peace and stability in border areas is crucial for the growth of bilateral ties.
Additionally, Jaiswal provided details about External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to Azerbaijan. He reported that Jaishankar met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku on Friday, where they discussed various aspects of bilateral relations.
During the meeting, Jaishankar extended greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of India to President Aliyev. Following this, he engaged in extensive discussions with the Azerbaijani Foreign Minister, which were reported to be positive, focusing on ways to enhance the relationship between the two nations.
According to Jaiswal, both sides agreed to deepen political consultations and to facilitate exchanges in various sectors, including trade visits. He noted that Jaishankar’s trip is a continuation of the dialogue initiated during a meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Aliyev at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek.
The spokesperson also mentioned that during Jaishankar’s visit, security issues, terrorism, and shared threats were discussed. Both countries agreed on the necessity of strengthening cooperation and coordination to promote peace, prosperity, and security for their people. They also emphasized the importance of working together to address common challenges.
