Days after Chinese officials detained an Indian citizen from Arunachal Pradesh at Shanghai international airport, Randhir Jaiswal, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, said, “arbitrary actions” by China are “most unhelpful” in nurturing “people-centric” initiatives. Mr. Jaiswal further said that “peace and tranquillity” on the India-China border is the “prerequisite” for the development of ties.
Mr. Jaiswal’s remarks came a day after the MEA said a “strong demarche” was sent to the Chinese side soon after the detention of the Indian citizen, Pema Wang Thongdok, became known.
“Arbitrary actions by China as I referred to involving an Indian citizen from Arunachal Pradesh are most unhelpful towards efforts being made by both sides to build mutual trust and understanding and gradually move towards normalisation of bilateral relations,” said Mr. Jaiswal.
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Mr. Jaiswal emphasised that Arunachal Pradesh is an “integral and inalienable part of India and this is a fact that is self evident. No amount of denial by the Chinese side will change this indisputable reality.”
