MEA says China, India should avoid unilaterally changing status quo to resolve dispute

New Delhi on Thursday said the way to resolve the India-China standoff would be for both countries to avoid unilaterally changing the status quo on the border, while the two sides continue discussions for complete disengagement, PTI reported.

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said at a virtual press briefing that disengagement of troops is a complex process, and will need mutually agreed “reciprocal actions” between the two sides. “Even as two sides work towards complete disengagement in all friction areas, it is at the same time also necessary to ensure stability on the ground,” he said. “The latest senior commanders meeting should be seen in this overall context.”

The sixth meeting of the commanders of the two sides took place on September 21. The next day, both countries said in a joint statement that they have resolved to stop…

Exit mobile version