Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for the urgent need to address the ongoing tensions along the Bharat-China border, highlighting the necessity to rectify the current “abnormality” in bilateral interactions. Stressing the significance of the relationship between the two nations, PM Modi highlighted that stable Bharat-China relations are crucial not only for the region but also for global stability. These remarks were made during an interview with Newsweek magazine in the United States.
“For India, the relationship with China is important and significant. It is my belief that we need to urgently address the prolonged situation on our borders so that the abnormality in our bilateral interactions can be put behind us. Stable and peaceful relations between Bharat and China are important for not just our two countries but the entire region and world,” said PM Modi.
While speaking to the New York-based magazine, he exuded hope on the ability of the two neighbours to restore and sustain peace and tranquillity at its borders “through positive and constructive bilateral engagement at the diplomatic and military levels”.
India-China relations soured in 2020 after clashes in Galwan Valley, Ladakh, leaving 20 Indian soldiers dead. It led to diplomatic talks and military dialogues at the highest levels in an attempt to de-escalate tensions. PM Modi also addressed strained India-Pakistan ties post-2019 Pulwama attack, which killed 40 Indian soldiers, tracing back to terrorists from across the border.
“I have congratulated the Prime Minister of Pakistan on taking over office. Bharat has always advocated for advancing peace, security, and prosperity in our region in an atmosphere free from terror and violence,” he said.
Regarding the imprisonment of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan, he refused to remark on internal matters of the neighbouring nation.
