The five-day Army Commanders Conference begins today and will be chaired by General Manoj Pande. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be addressing the conference on 19 April
Without naming China, he said India’s transparent engagements and genuine outreach efforts have fared better, despite “the challenges posed by others’ predatory economic pursuits.”
Long-term analysis of satellite imagery along the Line of Actual Control shows additional Chinese pressure on India, said geospatial intelligence expert Chris Biggers.
The new law passed by China calls for the establishment of trade areas and border economic cooperation zones at the borders. It also calls for improving the ecological environment along the border besides epidemic control and maintaining flood and fire control.
India and China have completely disengaged in the Gogra Heights area of eastern Ladakh. The government said both sides are now back to their permanent bases.