Foreign Minister S Jaishankar underscored India-China relations crucial for Asia's future
Reportedly External Affairs minister S jaishankar on wednesday said that india and china have had a “difficult history” and stated that despite the explicit agreements between both countries, the Chinese troops during the COVID-19 pandemic moved a large number of forces in violation of the agreements to the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Talking about the ongoing data-border disputes between both countries, jaishankar said that 75 percent of the issues have been resolved, however, he clarified that when he only meant “disengagement”.When addressing the Asia Society at the Asia Society Policy Institute, External Affairs minister Dr S jaishankar said, “When I said 75 per cent of it has been sorted out, it’s only of the disengagement. So, that’s one part of the problem. Some of the patrolling issues still need to be resolved. The next step will be de-escalation.” The External Affairs minister further stressed that in a “multipolar” world where change has been stretching the fabric of the global order, the key to the future of Asia as well as the world lies in the relationship between india and China.Meanwhile while speaking on the relationship between india and china, Chinese Ambassador to india Xu Feihong said, “We should follow the right direction and enhance mutual respect and mutual trust. President Xi jinping and prime minister Narendra Modi have reached an important consensus that china and india are not rivals or threats to each other, but are partners in cooperation and development opportunities.”