New Delhi, Oct 23 Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that maintaining peace and stability in the India-China border areas is essential for the overall development of bilateral relations between the two countries. He said that when the Chinese military deviates from established patrolling patterns, the situation in the border areas is affected from time to time.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India and China continue to utilize existing diplomatic and military mechanisms to resolve outstanding issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and avoid misunderstandings and miscalculations.
He said that both sides have also agreed to discuss ways to improve understanding of the LAC for better border management in appropriate areas. Jaiswal stressed that maintaining peace and stability in the border areas is essential for the overall development of bilateral relations.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a statement to External Affairs Minister S. He also provided information about Jaishankar’s visit to Azerbaijan. He stated that Jaishankar met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku on Friday. During the meeting, various aspects of bilateral relations between the two countries were discussed.
Jaiswal stated that the Foreign Minister conveyed greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of India to President Aliyev. He stated that Jaishankar subsequently held detailed talks with the Azerbaijani Foreign Minister. These talks were positive, and various ways to advance relations between the two countries were discussed.
According to Jaiswal, both sides agreed to deepen political consultations and exchange visits in various fields, including business visits. He stated that the Foreign Minister’s visit follows the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Bishkek.
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that during Jaishankar’s visit to Azerbaijan, the two countries also discussed security issues, terrorism, and common threats. He said India and Azerbaijan agreed that strengthening mutual cooperation and coordination is essential to promote peace, prosperity, and security for the people of both countries. The two sides also emphasized the need to work together to address common challenges.
