US Pres Donald Trump offers to 'mediate' India-China border dispute amid stand-off

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to mediate between India and China over  ongoing border dispute which has escalated in last few days. Taking to Twitter, Trump said that United States is “willing and able” to arbitrate conflict between India and China amid heightened tensions and heavy troops deployment at border.

As per sources, high-level Indian and Chinese military commanders met at designated points along Line of Actual Control on May 22 and 23 to defuse present standoff in Eastern Ladakh. Moreover, diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Beijing are also working towards a peaceful resolution. However, sources have confirmed that India shall t compromise on sanctity of her borders. While Indian military believes in peace, it remains resolute when it comes to defending territory, sources added. Contrary to some reports, frontline commanders were quick in ir response and continue to hold ir ground at LAC. 

Stern response

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad categorically stated on May 27 that “ one can dare to stare back Narendra Modi's “new India”, issuing a stern response to China amid ongoing border faceoff. Meanwhile, China also issued a statement saying that situation at Indian border is 'overall stable and controllable.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting on May 26 to review situation along Line of Actual Control (LAC) and Ladakh sector amid standoff with China. Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, three Service chiefs and senior officials of Ministry of Defence participated in this meeting which lasted for more than 60 minutes.

Earlier, Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane observed that such stand-offs occur because LAC is t well defined. He added that re was thing new in face-offs that took place in Eastern Ladakh and Sikkim. Army Chief asserted that India would deal with situation as per protocols and strategic guidelines.

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