Jaishankar talks 'outstanding issues along LAC' with China

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Wednesday discussed "outstanding issues" along the Line of Actual Control. The two in the meeting in Tajikistan that lasted an hour also agreed on calling a meeting between senior military commanders from both sides. The discussions between Jaishankar and Wang took place at the Foreign Ministers' meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. "Highlighted that unilateral change of status quo is not acceptable. Full restoration and maintenance of peace and tranquillity in border areas is essential for development of our ties. Agreed on convening an early meeting of the Senior Military Commanders," the Foreign Minister tweeted, along with a photo of him shaking hands with his Chinese counterpart. Both are in masks due to the pandemic. The Foreign Minister pointed out to his Chinese counterpart that the successful disengagement in the Pangong lake area earlier this year had created conditions for resolving the remaining issues. It was expected that the Chinese side would work with India towards this objective, but the situation in remaining areas is still unresolved, Mr Jaishankar said, according to a statement by the government.

Concluded a one-hour bilateral meeting with State Councilor and FM Wang Yi of China on the sidelines of Dushanbe SCO Foreign Ministers Meeting.

Discussions focused on the outstanding issues along the LAC in the Western Sector. pic.twitter.com/YWJWatUErI

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