Beijing: Amidst the quest for harmonizing military tensions along the vast border of India and China, the Chinese diplomat Wang Yi conveyed to the Indian foreign minister the urgent need to stabilize the bilateral ties between the two Asian nations.
Wang’s remarks surfaced during the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gatherings in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia.
As per the statement issued by the Chinese foreign ministry, Wang emphasized to Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar the necessity of fostering mutual support rather than harboring suspicion.
India and China share an extensive 3,800-km (2,360-mile) border, much of which lacks proper demarcation, and their history includes a brief yet fierce conflict over this disputed territory in 1962.
Since the 1990s, relations have experienced improvements through a series of border agreements, with China now standing as India’s second-largest trade partner.
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Nonetheless, the year 2020 witnessed a setback when a border clash resulted in the tragic loss of 20 Indian soldiers and four Chinese soldiers during intense hand-to-hand combat. This incident compelled both nations to reinforce their positions and deploy substantial military forces and equipment.
