Senior Colonel Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Chinese Defence Ministry, expressed optimism at a monthly media briefing in Beijing. “We look forward to a harmonious dance between the Chinese dragon and the Indian elephant with concerted steps,” he said.Col. Wu referred to the recent meeting between Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Dong Jun, in Laos, describing it as “positive and constructive.” The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus).Rajnath Singh used the opportunity at ADMM-Plus to reflect on the 2020 border clashes. He called for “measures to prevent recurrence of such events and safeguard peace and tranquility along the India-China border.”Both ministers agreed to implement the consensus reached between their leaders and promote stable relations between the two countries, the spokesperson said.
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