Beijing, December 3
In the backdrop of India’s assertion that Arunachal Pradesh is its integral part, China has said it favours a “fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable” solution to the vexed border issue.
“China’s stand is clear consistent on the Sino-Indian border issue. China is for seeking a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable solution to the issue, through friendly consultations,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu said today.
She evaded a direct reply when asked to comment on External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee’s statement to Parliament on November 28 when he asserted that Arunachal Pradesh was an integral part of India and its status was not debatable.
Mr Mukherjee’s statement came after Chinese Ambassador Sun Yuxi said entire Arunachal Pradesh was Chinese territory.
— PTI
