Progress in talks, but no guarantee: Rajnath

New Delhi, July 17

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while making an assessment of the India-China standoff in Ladakh today said progress has been made in talks and the matter should be resolved, but he “cannot guarantee” to what extent it will be resolved.

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Singh, addressing troops at Lukung on the west bank of Pangong Tso along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), went on to add: “I want to assure you that not an inch of our land can be taken by any power in the world.” This is being seen as a message to the troops to continue being in a state of readiness.

He paid homage to the braves of the Galwan valley clash, saying: “You have not just protected the boundary of country, but also upheld the pride of 130 crore Indians.” Asserting that India wanted peace, he said: “We have never attacked a nation, nor staked claim to other’s territory.” Earlier, Singh, on a two-day visit to Ladakh and J&K, visited Stakna to witness paratroopers’ landing and tank operations. — TNS