The relationship between India and China is at"crossroads", says S Jaishankar, Foreign Minister of India. He addedthat choices made will have "profound repercussions not just for twonations but for the world."
S Jaishankar was speaking at 13th All India Conference ofChina Studies. “They (events in Ladakh) not only signaled disregard forcommitments on minimizing troops but also showed willingness to breach peace,”he added.
Jaishankar also asserted that any attempt to unilaterallychange the status quo is "completely unacceptable." He added, “We areyet to receive credible explanation for change in China’s stance and massing oftroops in border areas.”
Foreign minister's remarks come at a time when both thenations indulge in fresh brawl at Naku La region of Sikkim. "Exceptionalstress" were the keywords when Jaishankar described the ties between boththe nations after the events that took place in 2020.
Jaishankar said that development of ties is possible onlyon mutual ties, mutual sensitivity and mutual interest and he said it is notrealistic to carry on with normal life when the situation at the border istense.
Foreign minister reiterated that the Line of ActualControl be respected and strictly observed. “Agreements already reachedmust be adhered to in their entirety, both in letter and spirit,” Jaishankaradded.
After both the nations met for the 9th round of talks tode-escalate and disengage from the borders, the situation is still tense at theborders because both the nations have deployed 50,000 troops and additionalartillery on the border. Moreover, both the nations accuse each other ofbuilding huge infrastructure that might help them during any adverse situationat the border.