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Jaishankar: India-China border remains unsettled, stability is key
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🗓 14 Oct 2026, 08:48 AM
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that India and China lack an agreed border and emphasized the need for stability in bilateral relations.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has outlined India's position regarding its ties with China, emphasizing that a stable border is a prerequisite for broader diplomatic engagement. Speaking during a conversation with John Micklethwait, Editor-in-Chief of the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, the minister addressed the long-standing territorial dispute between the two nations.
Jaishankar noted that India and China do not currently have an agreed-upon border, a situation that has persisted for several decades. He highlighted that this lack of a settled boundary remains a significant challenge in the bilateral relationship. The minister stressed that until this fundamental issue is addressed, maintaining stability along the Line of Actual Control remains a priority for New Delhi.
The remarks were made in the context of ongoing discussions on economic and strategic ties between the world's two largest democracies. By focusing on border stability, Jaishankar signaled India's cautious approach to normalizing relations with Beijing, ensuring that diplomatic progress does not compromise national security interests.
Jaishankar noted that India and China do not currently have an agreed-upon border, a situation that has persisted for several decades. He highlighted that this lack of a settled boundary remains a significant challenge in the bilateral relationship. The minister stressed that until this fundamental issue is addressed, maintaining stability along the Line of Actual Control remains a priority for New Delhi.
The remarks were made in the context of ongoing discussions on economic and strategic ties between the world's two largest democracies. By focusing on border stability, Jaishankar signaled India's cautious approach to normalizing relations with Beijing, ensuring that diplomatic progress does not compromise national security interests.