Foreign Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said that peace along the Line of Actual Control is necessary for the overall development of bilateral relations with China. ,MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on LAC DisputeFile

LAC Dispute: India said on Thursday that peace on the Line of Actual Control or LAC is necessary for the overall development of bilateral relations with China. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi was asked about remarks by China’s new Foreign Minister Qin Gang that both sides are keen to de-escalate the situation in the backdrop of the border standoff at the LAC. ,Peace is necessary in the border areas

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that you will be aware of India’s long-term stand that it is necessary to ensure peace and tranquility in the border areas for the development of our relations. He said that along with this, bilateral agreements will have to be followed and efforts to unilaterally change the status quo on the border will also be avoided. India has been saying that relations with China cannot be normal until there is peace in the border areas. ,Full faith in Indian Armed Forces: Bagchi When asked about the news of China doing construction work in some areas, Arindam Bagchi said that he has full faith in the Indian Armed Forces for the security of his area. He said that talks are going on between India and China through diplomatic and military channels and it is only through these channels that information is given about Chinese activities. Bagchi said that both sides are focused towards the task of disengagement, bringing back normalcy on the border.

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Fri, Jan 6, 2023, 11: 25 AM IST