India says border peace critical to ties with China amid reports of military tensions
- NEW DELHI: India's foreign ministry said peace along its disputed border with China is critical to ties between the Asian neighbours, amid reports of renewed military tensions between the two countries' troops in a remote corner of the Himalayas.
- New Delhi's comment is its second in less than a week and comes as the Asian giants seek to mend ties following deadly clashes in 2020.
- It also comes ahead of a summit of BRICS countries in New Delhi from Sep 12 to Sep 13 that Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to attend.
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- NEW DELHI: India's foreign ministry said peace along its disputed border with China is critical to ties between the Asian neighbours, amid reports of renewed military tensions between the two countries' troops in a remote corner of the Himalayas.
- New Delhi's comment is its second in less than a week and comes as the Asian giants seek to mend ties following deadly clashes in 2020.
- It also comes ahead of a summit of BRICS countries in New Delhi from Sep 12 to Sep 13 that Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to attend.
Sources: CNA