MEA says Wang happy with Doklam handling

New Delhi, December 13

India and China have discussed the ‘Doklam issue’ at a meeting between External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. 

Both sides noted “the challenge” it had posed to the relationship and expressed satisfaction that it was resolved with the disengagement of troops at the face-off site through concerted diplomatic communications.

Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, while responding to media reports, said Wang Yi conveyed that the peaceful resolution of the ‘Doklam issue’ reflects the political maturity on the two sides. Sushma reiterated peace in border areas was essential pre-requisites for bilateral ties. — TNS