UN Chief calls for de-escalation in tensions along India-China border

United Nations SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres has called for deescalation in the tensions between India and China Stephane Dujarric the spokesperson to UN SecretaryGeneral made the remarks when he was asked to comment on the issue during the press briefing on Tuesday local timeWe have seen these reports We call for deescalation and to ensure that the tensions along in that area do not grow Stephane Dujarric said in the press briefingStephane Dujarrics statement comes after a faceoff between Indian and Chinese troops took place in the Tawang sector in Arunachal Pradesh on Friday which led to minor injuries to personnel from both sidesOn Tuesday Indias Defence Minister Rajnath Singh informed the Rajya Sabha that Chinas Peoples Liberation Army PLA troops tried to transgress the Line of Actual Control in the Yangtse area of Arunachal Pradesh Tawang Sector and unilaterally change the status quoRajnath Singh stated that Chinese troops went back to their locations due to timely intervention of Indian military commanders In his statement in the Rajya Sabha Rajnath Singh said that our forces are committed to protecting our territorial integrity and will continue to thwart any attempt made on itExplaining the incident Rajnath Singh said On December 9 2022 PLA troops tried to transgress the LAC in the Yangtse area of Tawang Sector and unilaterally change the status quo The Chinese attempt was contested by our troops in a firm and resolute mannerAlso Read IndianChinese troops engaged in faceoff in Arunachal on Dec 9 some injuredHe further said The ensuing faceoff led to a physical scuffle in which the Indian Army bravely prevented the PLA from transgressing into our territory and compelled them to return to their posts said Singh He further said the scuffle led to injuries to a few personnel on both sidesRajnath Singh clarified that there are no fatalities or serious casualties on our sideDue to timely intervention of Indian military commanders PLA soldiers went back to their locations the minister addedHe informed the House that the local commander in the area held a flag meeting with his counterpart on December 11 to discuss the issue in accordance with established mechanisms He stated The Chinese side was asked to refrain from such actions and maintain peace and tranquility along the border The issue has also been taken up with the Chinese side through diplomatic channelsDefence Minister Rajnath Singh assured the Rajya Sabha that our forces are committed to protecting our territorial integrity and will continue to thwart any attempt made on it He further said I am confident that this entire House will stand united in supporting our soldiers in their brave effortThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever