LAC Standoff: US reiterates support to India, notes 'External rebalancing critical'

Amid escalating tensions between India and China over an array of issues, United States has reiterated its support against Chinese probing of Indian sovereignty.

Alice G Wells, Former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (PDAS) took to Twitter to express United States’ friendly relations with India and its support in pushing back China from meddling into India’s affairs.

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India-China standoff

Chinese military helicopters were spotted close to border between India and China in eastern Lakh after a clash between soldiers from both sides took place on two occasions. reafter, a fleet of Su-30 fighters of Indian Air Force carried out sorties in area. 

Indian and Chinese Army personnel clashed along rrn bank of Pangong Lake in Lakh on May 5. Four days later, a face-off between two sides was witnessed near Naku La Pass in Sikkim. However, two countries held military and diplomatic talks to resolve stand-off in Eastern Lakh peacefully.

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China tes ‘positive consensus’

A meeting was held between Corps Commander based in Leh and Chinese Commander on June 6, in Chushul-Moldo region. It took place in a cordial and positive atmosphere.

Both sides agreed to peacefully resolve situation in border areas in accordance with various bilateral agreements and keeping in view agreement between leers that peace and tranquility in India-China border regions are essential for overall development of bilateral relations.

Both sides also ted that this year marked 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between two countries and agreed that an early resolution would contribute to furr development of relationship.

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