China News Service, Beijing, January 25 (Reporter Li Chun) In response to a question from a reporter from China News Service, Wu Qian, spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, pointed out in Beijing on the 25th that the border issue is an issue left over from history and is not related to China-India relations. all. It is hoped that India and China will meet each other halfway, enhance strategic mutual trust, properly handle differences, and jointly maintain peace and tranquility in border areas.
At the regular press conference of the Ministry of National Defense that day, a reporter from China News Service asked: According to reports, the Indian Foreign Minister said that China violated consensus in 2020 and assembled a large number of military forces near the line of actual control, triggering the conflict in the Galwan Valley. He has made it clear to China that if the boundary issue is not resolved, it will be difficult for India-China relations to develop normally. What is the spokesperson’s comment? When will the Chinese and Indian militaries hold a new round of military commander-level talks?
Wu Qian said that the Galwan Valley is located on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control in the western section of the China-India border. The relevant incidents were entirely caused by India's violation of consensus and unilateral provocation, and the responsibility lies entirely with India. Over the past three years, the two sides have communicated and coordinated through military and diplomatic channels, held 20 rounds of military commander-level talks, and promoted the disengagement of the two armies at four confrontation points including the Galwan Valley, Pangong Lake, Hot Springs, and Gananda Ban. Play an active role in cooling down the border situation.
Wu Qian said that the border issue is an issue left over from history and is not the whole of China-India relations. It is unwise and inappropriate for India to insist on linking border affairs with bilateral relations and is not in the common interests of both sides. China hopes that India and China will meet each other halfway, enhance strategic mutual trust, properly handle differences, and jointly maintain peace and tranquility in border areas.
"We will release information in due course regarding the new round of military commander-level talks," the spokesman said. (over)