- Rajnath Singh meets Chinese counterpart at SCO, calls for a lasting resolution to border tensions.
- India highlights the need to rebuild trust following the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.
- Emphasis on de-escalation and a structured roadmap to ensure long-term peace.
During a high-level bilateral meeting at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Qingdao, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged China to commit to a permanent and peaceful resolution of the ongoing border dispute.
The minister emphasized the damage caused to bilateral trust following the violent 2020 Galwan Valley clash, which resulted in casualties on both sides.
India Calls for Trust-Building and Lasting Border Peace With China at SCO Summit
India’s push for a permanent solution comes amid fragile calm following multiple military-level talks since the 2020 standoff. Although partial disengagement has occurred, sensitive flashpoints like Depsang and Demchok remain unresolved. Singh reiterated that the current status quo is not sustainable and risks future miscalculations.
By addressing the issue during an SCO summit, India leveraged a multilateral stage to underline the regional implications of bilateral tensions. Singh’s remarks were calibrated to align with SCO’s collective interest in regional stability, without appearing confrontational.
China’s response to the appeal remains unclear, but past interactions have shown a pattern of tactical agreements without strategic shifts. Singh’s statement reflects India’s growing impatience with this cycle and signals a readiness to explore diplomatic pressure points if necessary.
The meeting also reflects India’s broader geopolitical approach—assertive in defending sovereignty while engaging diplomatically to resolve disputes. New Delhi is likely to keep pushing for dialogue, but within a framework that includes accountability and verifiable steps toward de-escalation.
India’s message to China at the SCO summit underscores the urgent need for lasting peace along their shared border. It signals a firm yet constructive approach to restoring stability through sustained diplomacy.
“An eye for an eye ends up making the whole world blind.” — Mahatma Gandhi.
