New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in a veiled reference to China, said that India will never accept any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo and a posture that departs from established understandings will evoke its own responses.
In an event to mark eight years of the Modi government, Jaishankar said India will do what it takes to ensure national well-being when it comes to security.
The Minister further added that the country looks forward to “joining the Nuclear Supplier Group overcoming political impediments that are against global interest.”
He further added that “Our borders also need safeguarding and we’ll never accept any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo. A posture that departs from established understandings will evoke its own responses,”.
EAM S Jaishankar further took a clear stand and said that “We’ll do what it takes to ensure national well-being. I acknowledge the role of trusted partners who work to help keep India safe and secure every day.”. He added that we’ve overcome the hesitations of history and won’t allow anyone a veto on our choices.”
India and China have held several rounds of diplomatic and military talks following the standoff in April-May 2020 due to the actions of the Chinese Army and there has been disengagement from areas along the Line of Actual Control but some friction points remain.
(With Agency Inputs)