Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, 3 July, visited Nimmu, an army base along the Srinagar-Leh highway, and interacted with personnel from the army, air force, and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).
Following his visit, on Sunday, PM Modi called on President Ram Nath Kovind and the two leaders discussed issues of national and international importance, Rashtrapati Bhavan officials said as per PTI.
Meanwhile, conveying US President Donald Trump's stance on the tensions between the two countries, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Wednesday said, "China's aggressive stance along the India-China border fits with the larger pattern of Chinese aggression in other parts of the world."
"These actions only confirm the true nature of the Chinese Communist Party," the press secretary was quoted as saying by news agency ANI, adding that the US is closely monitoring the situation between India and China. "Both India and China have expressed desire to de-escalate. We support a peaceful resolution of the current situation."
On Wednesday, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari had said that India will not allow Chinese companies to participate in highway projects, reported PTI
A corps commander-level meeting between the Indian and Chinese armies took place in Chushul on Tuesday to resolve the ongoing dispute along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh
The Congress and the BJP are engaged in a war of words over the handling of the situation on the border amid tensions with China
PM Meets President Kovind
PM Modi called on President Ram Nath Kovind and the two leaders discussed issues of national and international importance, Rashtrapati Bhavan officials said as per PTI.
Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson on China
"We expect the Chinese side to sincerely follow up and ensure expeditious restoration of peace and tranquillity in border areas as per bilateral agreements and protocols," says Anurag Srivastava, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson as per ANI.
Ministry also adds, "Discussions at latest meeting of senior commanders of India and China reflected commitment of both sides to reduce tension along LAC," PTI reports.
Rajnath’s Leh Visit Might be Rescheduled: Reports
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to Leh is being rescheduled, defence officials were quoted by ANI as saying on Thursday.
‘Confirm True Nature’: US on China’s ‘Aggression’ Against India
Conveying US President Donald Trump's stance on the India-China tensions, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Wednesday said, "China's aggressive stance along the India-China border fits with the larger pattern of Chinese aggression in other parts of the world."
"These actions only confirm the true nature of the Chinese Communist Party," the press secretary was quoted as saying by news agency ANI, adding that the US is closely monitoring the situation between India and China. "Both India and China have expressed desire to de-escalate. We support a peaceful resolution of the current situation."