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Amidst the current border standoff with China, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized that normalizing relations with China cannot be expected until a resolution is reached at the border. During a discussion on ‘Bharat’s Rise in Geopolitics,’ Jaishankar acknowledged the complexities of diplomatic solutions and highlighted the 2020 violation of the agreement between India and China regarding troop movements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Addressing the situation, Jaishankar conveyed, “Unless a solution is found at the border, they should not expect other relations to move on normally. You don’t want to fight and do trade at the same time. Meanwhile, diplomacy is going on, and sometimes solutions to difficult situations do not come in haste.”
Responding to questions about the recent strain in relations with the Maldives, Jaishankar focused on building strong connections. He noted the fluctuating nature of politics but emphasized the enduring positive sentiment of the people of the Maldives towards India. He highlighted India’s efforts in infrastructure development, trade, and investments to strengthen the bilateral relationship.
