Sep 30, 2011

India China border Peaceful and Tranquil

September 29, 2011

In response to a question on ‘Headlines Today’s’ report about MEA calling for the Indian Army ‘not to challenge Chinese aggression’, the Official Spokesperson said, “This report is factually incorrect and misleading. As we have said before, there is no commonly delineated Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the border areas between India and China. The two countries have put into place elaborate mechanisms to resolve any situations resulting from this reality. Due to these measures, the India-China border areas have been peaceful and tranquil for a number of years”.

Another Question on same subject during media interaction on 30 Sep

: Sir, I have a question on a separate subject. In the last couple of months there have been about fifty incursions of China in India. Is the Government of India taking this issue up with the Chinese authorities?

Official Spokesperson: You know that we have a very long boundary with China. The Line of Actual Control with China has not yet been delineated. Therefore, since the line has not been delineated, there is a difference in perceptions, which is very natural. As I said, it is a long border. So, from time to time the patrols do stray across. This is not new. This does happen. And we have also very good mechanisms between India and China where if there is any issue pertaining to the kind that you mentioned, it is immediately taken up and amicably resolved. I would like here to highlight that the India-China boundary is one of the most peaceful, one of the most tranquil boundaries that we have. So, that is where the matter rests.[MEA India Press Release].

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