A ground report from Siachen published a year into Indian troops, on April 13, 1984, launching Operation Meghdoot to gain strategic control of the world’s highest battlefield
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the urgency of addressing the India-China border situation to rectify the existing "abnormality" in bilateral interactions, stressing the significance of the relationship between the two nations.
The United States said it will stay out of the issues causing tensions between India and Pakistan while urging both sides to avoid escalation of tensions and resolve differences via dialogue.