New Delhi: India’s ambassador to China, Vikram Misri urged China to avoid moving the goalposts as they prove to be a hindrance in the way of progress. Speaking at a virtual conference organized by the Chinese university, the ambassador said the importance of India-China relations has been heightened in view of the challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic, revived economies and sweeping technological changes.
As reported by ANI, the ambassador said that the recent experiences between India and China suggest that finding a resolution to manage a difficult situation at the ground level depends on mature minds and consistency between words and actions. Is.
Misri was quoted by ANI in his report as saying, “The first is to avoid moving the goalpost. For a long time, the Indian and Chinese sides have recognized a well-understood gap between resolving the border question and managing border affairs.” followed.”
Referring to the pre-existing mechanisms, agreements and protocols that have helped both the countries manage border disputes, the ambassador said, “… to manage border matters on a daily basis, we developed a mechanism , including tools such as the WMCC and a succession of agreements, protocols and CBMs to control behavior on the ground and ensure peace and tranquility.”
Based on established agreements, protocols and mechanisms, a serious decision needs to be taken to achieve peace and tranquility in the border areas. A serious decision “naturally requires us to apply our minds,” Mr Misri said.
Mr. Misri said, “As stated by External Affairs Minister (External Affairs Minister) Dr. S. Jaishankar, India-China relations should proceed on the basis of three mutual respect, mutual sensitivity and mutual interest,” Mr. Misri said.
Sun Weidong, a Chinese envoy to India, also participated in the virtual conference.
(with inputs from agencies)
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