Thread on what External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi during the two and half hour long meeting in Moscow as per my sources. Interesting insights from history to the present situation at the LAC. Read below. 👇
EAM underlined that since resumption of Ambassadorial level relations in 1976 & holding of boundary talks since 1981, India China relations have developed on a largely positive trajectory. Large troops presence was not in accordance with 1993/1996 Agreements. Led to flash points.
The Chinese side has not provided a credible explanation for this deployment. The provocative behavior of Chinese frontline troops at numerous incidents of friction along the LAC also showed disregard for bilateral agreements and protocols.
Indian side clearly conveyed that it expected full adherence to all agreements on management of border areas and would not countenance any attempt to change the status quo unilaterally.
It was also emphasized that the Indian troops had scrupulously followed all agreements and protocols pertaining to the management of the border areas. There was no question of any violation from the Indian side.
Immediate task is to ensure a comprehensive disengagement of troops in all friction areas. That is necessary to prevent untoward incidents in future. Final disposition of troop deployment to their permanent posts and phasing of process is to be worked out by military commanders.
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