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Amid the ongoing standoff between the two countries along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Astana. Meanwhile, the two ministers reiterated their commitment to an early resolution of pending issues in the border areas. After the meeting, the Union Minister said that both sides have agreed to intensify efforts through diplomatic and military means to resolve border issues.
S Jaishankar said that it is important to respect the Line of Actual Control and ensure peace in the border areas. He said that the three principles of mutual respect, mutual sensitivity and mutual respect will guide bilateral relations between India and China.
He wrote, “Met CPC Politburo Member and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan this morning. Discussed early resolution of pending issues in border areas. Agreed to redouble efforts through diplomatic and military means towards that goal. It must be respected. Ensure peace in LAC and border areas.