Tokyo, July 29 — During a Quad meeting in Japan on Monday, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the ongoing tensions between India and China, reiterating that New Delhi is not seeking third-party intervention to resolve the situation.
Jaishankar’s comments came shortly after his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Laos, where both agreed to expedite the disengagement process in eastern Ladakh. The border row, which began in May 2020, has marked its fifth year with persistent tensions.
“We have views on China based on our experience. Our relations with China are not doing very well due to China’s large military buildup at the border areas in 2020, which violated agreements and led to clashes with casualties on both sides,” Jaishankar stated.
He underscored that while global interest in the India-China relationship is significant, especially given the impact on international affairs, India is determined to resolve the issue through direct dialogue with China, without relying on external parties.
Jaishankar and Wang Yi’s recent discussions focused on advancing the disengagement process, a crucial step in easing the military standoff that has strained bilateral relations. India maintains that normalization of ties with China is contingent on achieving peace in the border regions.
Jaishankar’s remarks highlight India’s stance on managing its complex relationship with China through direct negotiations, reaffirming that the resolution of border issues remains a matter for the two countries to address independently.