“China has pointed out many times the illegal trespass of Indian border troops of the mutually recognised border line into China’s territory. The Sikkim section has special historical background and this is the only defined boundary between China and India. And this convention is effective for both countries.”The stand-off is happening near the western tri-junction of India, Bhutan and China. Separately, asked to comment on whether China was ready to engage in the resolution of the Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan, in the wake of the recent exchange of fire across the Line of Control (LoC), Mr. Geng said: “China is willing to play a constructive role in improving relations between India and Pakistan.”Kashmir issueSignificantly, he also highlighted the Kashmir dispute outside its bilateral context, by pointing out that it had attracted the attention of the “international community”. Besides, Mr. Geng flagged the exchange of fire across the Line of Control (LoC) as a factor undermining “regional stability.”“Both India and Pakistan are important countries in South Asia.

Source: The Hindu July 12, 2017 16:37 UTC