India, China set date for dialogue on border tension
(VOVWORLD) - There will be a meeting between Indian and Chinese military leaders on Saturday to resolve their border dispute, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told CNN News18 on Tuesday.
 Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on June 13, 2019 (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) |
Border tensions between China and India have escalated, with China accused of moving thousands of troops into disputed territory. India then deployed 5,000 more troops to the Ladakh region to support its troops protecting the border.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian on Monday said China and India have unimpeded communication channels and he hopes the issue can be resolved through dialogue and consultation.