External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, in a conversation with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, stated unequivocally regarding Pakistan that there is no place for a third country in India-China relations. He also expressed concern over the border dispute, supply chains, and terrorism.
India-China Talks: India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and discussed several important issues regarding India-China relations. During this conversation, Jaishankar stated clearly that there should be no role for a third country in the mutual relations between India and China. Without naming Pakistan, he indicated that Beijing should not prioritize Islamabad's interests in its decisions.
Tensions on the LAC and the Need for Border Stability
During the meeting on July 14, Jaishankar drew attention to the tensions that have arisen on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh since 2020. He said that a stable and peaceful border is the foundation for b India-China relations. The External Affairs Minister stated that after an agreement in October 2024, the Indian Army has resumed patrolling sensitive areas such as Depsang and Demchok, which is a positive step.
Jaishankar said that the time has come for both countries to work seriously on confidence-building measures and de-escalation between their armies. He also mentioned that even today, about 50,000 soldiers and heavy weapons from both countries are deployed on the border, which is keeping the situation tense.
Concerns about Reliable Supply Chains and Trade Restrictions
In this meeting, the External Affairs Minister expressed his expectation that China would maintain a reliable supply chain for India. He said that China should not impose export restrictions on materials essential for India. Recently, China had imposed a ban on the export of magnets and fertilizers used in the automobile sector, which has affected India's industry. Jaishankar expressed concern about this move and emphasized maintaining trade trust.
India's Strict Stance Against Terrorism
Terrorism was also an important topic during the conversation. Jaishankar said that India and China's relations cannot be based on any third country, especially Pakistan. He clarified that China supplies military weapons to Pakistan, and these weapons were recently used by Pakistan in Operation Sindoor.
Jaishankar also took a b stance against terrorism at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting on July 13. He said that the main objective of the SCO is to jointly combat terrorism, extremism, and separatism. India will continue to work with this principle.
Support for India's Action Under the UN Resolution
Jaishankar also clarified in his conversation with Wang Yi that India's action against terrorist bases in Pakistan was under United Nations Security Council Resolution 16050. This resolution considers terrorism the biggest threat to global peace and has the consent of all member countries, including Pakistan, China, and Russia.
