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EAM Jaishankar: India-China Normalization Hinges on Border Situation.
- •External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated in New York that India's relations with China have improved from the worst phase of border tensions.
- •Jaishankar emphasized that the extent of normalization between the two countries will depend on the situation at the border.
- •The events of 2020 and the prolonged border dispute severely impacted normal interactions between India and China.
- •Jaishankar clarified that the improvement should be seen as a natural outcome of stabilization, not a fundamental change in the relationship.
- •India believes that prolonged tension is not in the interest of either country and could be exploited by third parties.
Key Questions Answered
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that the extent to which relations between India and China can normalize will continue to depend directly on the situation at the border. He emphasized that peace and tranquility in border areas are essential prerequisites for good bilateral ties, noting that it cannot be expected to have border tensions while maintaining normal relations.
S. Jaishankar noted that India-China relations have improved and are better now than they were in 2025, showing further progress compared to 2024. However, he cautioned that this stabilization and improvement should not be interpreted as a fundamental change or proof that all existing problems have been resolved.
The events of 2020 and the prolonged border dispute that followed severely impacted normal interactions between India and China. While trade continued, government-level talks, official movements, visas, and direct flights were significantly affected, though some contacts have begun to resume as border tensions eased.
