New Delhi: India on Friday said that it was the “provocative behavior and unilateral attempts” of the Chinese side to alter the status quo in contravention of bilateral agreements that resulted in Galwan valley incident.
This statement was issued by External Affairs Ministry in response to the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson’s comment that “Galwan valley incident took place because India violated all the treaties and agreements and encroached upon China’s territory illegally”.
Rejecting the statement made by China, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson said India’s position with regard to developments last year along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh has been clear and consistent.
“It was the provocative behavior and unilateral attempts of the Chinese side to alter status quo in contravention of all our bilateral agreements that resulted in serious disturbance of peace and tranquility. This has also impacted the bilateral relations,” Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.
“As emphasized by EAM in his meeting with Chinese FM earlier this month, it is our expectation that the Chinese side will work towards early resolution of the remaining issues along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh while fully abiding by bilateral agreements and protocols,” the statement added.