EAM S Jaishankar on Thursday met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Astana where both leaders discussed “early resolution of remaining issues in border areas”.
In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, “Met with CPC Politburo member and FM Wang Yi in Astana this morning. Discussed early resolution of remaining issues in border areas. Agreed to redouble efforts through diplomatic and military channels to that end. Respecting the LAC and ensuring peace and tranquility in the border areas is essential. The three mutuals – mutual respect, mutual sensitivity and mutual interest – will guide our bilateral ties.”
Met with CPC Politburo member and FM Wang Yi in Astana this morning.
Discussed early resolution of remaining issues in border areas. Agreed to redouble efforts through diplomatic and military channels to that end.
Respecting the LAC and ensuring peace and tranquility in the… pic.twitter.com/kR3pSFViGX
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 4, 2024
This meeting came amid the dragging border row in eastern Ladakh.
The two foreign ministers met on the sidelines of the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
It is understood that the focus of the deliberations was on the border row.
India has been maintaining that peace and tranquillity in the border areas is a prerequisite for normal ties between the two countries.
(This is a developing story..)
