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Jul 2, 2020 • 12 tweets • 4 min read
India says verdict on the Italian marines case is out.
As per MEA:
* upheld India's conduct, Italy breached freedom of navigation
* rejected Italy's compensation claim
* But, marines enjoy immunity
* Italy to resume criminal probe
* India entitled to compensation @IndianExpress
* India and Italy should meet and decide the amount of compensation.
* MEA says India has taken note of the decision.
MEA spox on #indiachinastandoff :
"In recent days, we have made our position clear on the unfolding developments in the Western Sector of India China Border areas."
@IndianExpress
MEA: "In particular, our statement of 20th June provided the relevant facts and clearly established it has been the Chinese actions thus far which have led to increase in tension in the region and also to the violent face-off of 15th June with casualties." @IndianExpress
Just In:
Indian statement:
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and the State Councillor and Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi, had a phone conversation this afternoon on recent developments in Ladakh. @IndianExpress
MEA: “Jaishankar conveyed the protest of the Government of India in the strongest terms on the violent face-off in Galwan Valley on 15 June 2020.” @IndianExpress
May 20, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
India responds to the revised map of Nepal released today by Nepal govt.
MEA spox: "Nepal govt has released a revised official map of Nepal today that includes parts of Indian territory. This unilateral act is not based on historical facts and evidence."
@IndianExpress
MEA: "It is contrary to the bilateral understanding to resolve the outstanding boundary issues through diplomatic dialogue. Such artificial enlargement of territorial claims will not be accepted by India."