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Jaishankar Says Border Peace is Minimum Requirement for Ties with China
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Moneycontrol•13-10-2026, 21:39
Jaishankar Says Border Peace is Minimum Requirement for Ties with China
- •External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that India is not demanding a resolved boundary dispute for business, but expects peace and tranquility along the border.
- •Jaishankar highlighted major economic concerns including an uneven trade balance, restricted market access, and a lack of a level playing field for Indian businesses in China.
- •The minister noted that border conditions have improved significantly since 2024, helping bilateral relations move toward normalisation.
- •Jaishankar emphasized India's strategic autonomy, stating that New Delhi builds international partnerships without entering into formal alliance structures.
- •He described artificial intelligence as the mother of all technologies, calling for serious global regulation, safeguards, and governance due to its pervasive impact.
Key Questions Answered
India does not insist that the boundary issue be resolved before doing business, but requires that peace and tranquillity along the border be maintained.
Jaishankar pointed out a completely tilted trade balance, restricted market access in sectors where India performs well, and the absence of a level playing field for Indian businesses in China.
After 25 years of negotiations, India concluded an FTA with the EU, with hopes that the agreement will enter into force by late 2026 or early 2027.
