Chinese Foreign Minister Quin Gang told external affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during the meeting of foreign ministers in New Delhi on Thursday that they should put the border issue in its appropriate place and normalise the control.
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He also added to promote and improve the bilateral relations between countries china is willing to begin more quickly in exchanges and corporations with India in different fields. He also said to resume the flights so it will benefit both countries when people will exchange their places.
Background
Flights between China and India have been suspended since March 2020, when China closed the international borders due to a coronavirus outbreak in the country.
Recently, Beijing has also resumed flights with several South Asian countries such as Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Since the Galwan Valley incident in June 2020, relations between India and China got worse as India lost 20 soldiers and China at least four troops in the fight over the disputed section with LAC in Ladakh.
S. Jaishankar reported to the media that they spent 45 minutes talking and had lots of conversations about the current state of both countries’ relations.
New Delhi has dismissed consistently the allegations of Beijing of acting provocatively since May 2020, when the border standoff has begun. It was said that the Chinese (PLA) people’s liberation army has trespassed from one side to the other in eastern Ladakh.
The Chinese readout says that, according to Jaishankar, the relations of the border are now gradually stabilising and both sides should work together to maintain peace and tranquillity.
Recent Happening
Last year, on December 9, 2022, in Tawang, the sector of Arunachal Pradesh, Indian and Chinese border troops clashed on the eastern side of LAC, which is a thousand kilometres away from Ladakh. Therefore, this was a clear sign of mistrust between armies and between Delhi and Beijing.
As India is hosting G20 this year, Quin said that China will support India to fulfil India’s presidency and is eager to strengthen communication and corporation to protect the common interests between developing countries and international justice and fairness to bring positivity and stability in this world.
China-India Relations After COVID.
The relations between China and India have been strained for many years, with both countries having unresolved border disputes and geopolitical tensions. The COVID-19 pandemic has further complicated the relationship between the two nations.
During the early stages of the pandemic, there were reports of discrimination against Indian citizens in China, as well as tensions over the sharing of information about the virus. In June 2020, a deadly clash between Chinese and Indian troops along their disputed border in the Himalayas led to a deterioration in relations between the two countries.
Since then, there have been diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and improve relations. In February 2021, both sides agreed to disengage from their standoff in the Pangong Lake area of the border, and in July 2021, the two countries held talks to try to resolve their remaining border disputes.
However, there are still significant challenges in the relationship between China and India, including issues related to trade, technology, and regional influence. Both countries are major players in the global economy and have significant military capabilities, so their relationship will continue to be an important factor in global politics.
