Posted 3/24/2024, 2:42:13 AM
Jaishankar Dismisses China's Claims on Arunachal Pradesh, Affirms Indian Sovereignty and Seeks Stability in Border Ties Post-2020 Standoff
- Jaishankar dismisses China's claims over Arunachal Pradesh as "ludicrous," affirms it is an integral part of India
- India has consistently rejected China's claims, states Arunachal Pradesh's status is not based on external assertions
- Jaishankar expressed concern over China's border actions, citing 2020 standoff as disrupting peace
- Called for maintaining stability at border and adhering to previously agreed frameworks
- Highlighted need to preserve foundation for equilibrium between the two countries after 2020 disturbances