The day after a senior US Army General described China’s infrastructure development along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) as “alarming” and “eye-opening,” New Delhi stated on Thursday that India is closely monitoring the situation and has taken steps to enhance its own infrastructure on the border.
During his weekly media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi mentioned that the government is closely monitoring developments along the border, including Chinese infrastructure construction in the Western Sector and other areas.
Bagchi emphasized the government’s commitment to safeguarding territorial integrity and sovereignty, citing recent development efforts to improve infrastructure along the border for strategic, security, and economic purposes.
In response to remarks made by US Army Pacific Command’s General Charles A Flynn, who called the infrastructure development in the Western Theatre Command “alarming,” Bagchi confirmed that the People’s Liberation Army’s Western Theatre Command oversees the 3488-km long border with India.
Regarding discussions to resolve the standoff in eastern Ladakh, Bagchi mentioned that while no date has been set for the next Corps Commander-level talks, both sides have agreed to hold the 16th round of military discussions soon.
Bagchi highlighted the progress made in disengaging in certain areas along the LAC in eastern Ladakh through continuous communication at various levels between India and China. Both sides are expected to work towards a mutually acceptable solution for remaining issues to maintain peace along the border.
India has stressed the importance of restoring peace and normalcy along the LAC, disrupted by Chinese actions in 2020. However, there is currently no scheduled date for the next round of military talks.
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