Home / India News / China, India to deal with Ladakh stand-off in a 'just manner': Official

China, India to deal with Ladakh stand-off in a 'just manner': Official

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Thursday that after this incident both sides are in communication and coordination on the matter through diplomatic and military channels

Army convoy, Srinagar-Leh National highway

Premium

An Army convoy travels on the Srinagar-Leh National highway, on Wednesday. The Army has rushed in additional troops to key frontline bases and formations in Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh. Photo: PTI

Press Trust of India

4 min read Last Updated : Jun 18 2020 | 3:32 PM IST

China and India have agreed to deal with the "serious matter" caused by the conflict at the Galwan Valley in a "just manner" and both sides are in communication and coordination through diplomatic and military channels to de-escalate the tensions as soon as possible, a top Chinese official said on Thursday.

At least 20 Indian Army personnel were killed in the clashes with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on Monday night. China's official media has acknowledged casualties on the Chinese side without mentioning numbers.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Thursday that after this incident both

What you get on BS Premium?

Unlock 30+ premium stories daily hand-picked by our editors, across devices on browser and app.
Pick your 5 favourite companies, get a daily email with all news updates on them.
Full access to our intuitive epaper - clip, save, share articles from any device; newspaper archives from 2006.
Preferential invites to Business Standard events.
Curated newsletters on markets, personal finance, policy & politics, start-ups, technology, and more.

VIEW ALL FAQs

Need More Information - write to us at assist@bsmail.in