RECAP | The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on September 1 said the Chinese army “engaged in provocative action” on August 31 even as commanders from both sides were engaged in discussions to de-escalate the situation at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh on the southern bank of Pangong Lake. China’s attempt to unilaterally change the status quo on the Pangong lake was the first major incident in the area after the Galwan Valley clashes on June 15 in which 20 Indian Army personnel were killed.
“On August 31, even as ground commanders of two sides were in discussions to de-escalate the situation, Chinese troops again engaged in provocative action. Due to timely defensive action, Indian side was able to prevent these attempts to unilaterally alter status quo,” MEA Spokesperson said. READ MORE.
No Change in China Stand on Ladakh After Moscow Meet, Say Govt Sources | Despite China agreeing to de-escalate renewed tensions along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh following a high-level diplomatic meeting in Moscow, India’s understanding remains that the ground situation will remain the same for now. Senior government sources said that reading between the lines suggests that there is no change in Beijing’s stated position after the over two-and-half-hour-long meeting between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. READ MORE
Russia Welcomes India and China’s Decision to De-escalate Tensions | Russia on Friday welcomed India and China’s decison to de-escalate tensions in eastern Ladakh, with foreign minister Sergei Lavrov saying he was very happy that he could provide his Indian and Chinese counterparts a platform for a very well timed.
India won’t De-escalate Until There is Complete Disengagement, Says Jaishankar | Foreign minister S Jaishankar told Wang Yi, India would not de-escalate until there is a complete and verifiable disengagement at all points on the LAC, reports TOI.
“Armed Forces Ready For Anything”, Says General Rawat | India’s armed forces are ready for any eventuality, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat told the Parliament’s Standing Committee on Defence, even as tensions between India and China remain high following “provocative behaviour of Chinese frontline troops” along the LAC – Line of Actual Control, which serves as the de factor border between the two countries. The meeting was attended by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who has been a vocal critic of the government over its handling of the China border row.
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Will Request Centre for Presentation on Situation on India-China Border, Says Sharad Pawar | NCP president Sharad Pawar said there should be a presentation by the government on what is happening on the India-China border, particularly in Ladakh, where the armies of the two countries are involved in a face-off. “There are different defence-related issues that will be discussed in the meeting. I am going to make a request that a presentation on the ground situation should be made,” Pawar, who served as the defence minister in the PV Narasimha Rao government, said.
Civilians Who Went Missing from Arunachal Pradesh to Be Handed over by China Today | China will hand over the five ‘missing’ Indian nationals at Wacha near Kibithu border personnel meeting point, said Army sources. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju added that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) would hand over the youths who had gone missing from Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday.
The Chinese PLA has confirmed to Indian Army to hand over the youths from Arunachal Pradesh to our side. The handing over is likely to take place anytime tomorrow i.e. 12th September 2020 at a designated location. https://t.co/UaM9IIZl56
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju)September 11, 2020
Source: News18