India Has Made It Clear to China That Peace and Calm in Border Areas Are Vital for the Growth of the Two Nations’ Relationship

India Has Made It Clear to China That Peace and Calm in Border Areas Are Vital for the Growth of the Two Nations’ Relationship

Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla said India has made it clear to China that peace and calm in border areas are vital for the growth of the two nations' relationship, adding that Afghanistan and China remain a traditional security issue. At the JP Morgan India investment event, Shringla discussed India's foreign policy and strategic objective. According to him, the growth of India-China relations can only be built on the "three mutuals" of mutual respect, mutual sensitivity, and shared interests. Among the usual security issues, Shringla mentioned the stalemate with China and the situation in Afghanistan. "The situation in our neighbourhood, notably in Afghanistan, and on our eastern borders with China reminds us that, while new realities are emerging, classic security concerns persist," he added. In addition, the foreign secretary stated, "We've made it plain to the Chinese side that maintaining peace and tranquillity in border areas is critical to o…