India responds to Trump's offer of mediation, says talks are taking place with China

New delhi date. May 28, 2020, Thursday

India has rejected US President Donald Trump's offer of mediation in the border dispute with China. "We are in touch with China to find a peaceful solution," a foreign ministry spokesman said, adding that talks were under way at both the military and diplomatic levels.

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said Indian troops were strictly following the procedures laid down under the bilateral agreement with China to resolve the issue. "Our troops have taken a very responsible approach to border management," the foreign ministry said. India and China have set up mechanisms at the military and diplomatic levels to resolve border issues through dialogue.

The central government is on alert over the ongoing tensions over the LAC with China. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has discussed the current situation on the border with NSA Ajit Doval and CDS Bipin Rawat. The Prime Minister himself is keeping an eye on the matter. However, amid tensions over the past several days, China's stance has softened.