Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:16pm on 25 Jul 2024,Thursday India Global
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meetings in Vientiane. Jaishankar emphasized that the state of the border would reflect the state of bilateral ties. He urged China to fully respect the Line of Actual Control and past agreements. The talks came amid the ongoing border dispute in eastern Ladakh, which began in 2020. Jaishankar stressed the need for urgent action to stabilize relations and complete the disengagement process. His visit highlights India's commitment to ASEAN and the importance of regional cooperation.
