India, China should engage in dialogue to reduce tension: US
July 19, 2017 00:06
The United States on Tuesday said it would encourage India and China to engage in a direct dialogue to reduce tension between them in the Sikkim sector.
"We encourage India and China to engage in a direct dialogue aimed at reducing tensions," a State Department official told PTI.
Responding to questions on the India-China border standoff, the official refrained from saying anything else.
"We refer you to the governments of India and China for further information," the official said.
China and India have been engaged in a standoff in the Doka La area in the Sikkim sector, where Indian troops stopped road construction by Chinese soldiers on June. - PTI
"We encourage India and China to engage in a direct dialogue aimed at reducing tensions," a State Department official told PTI.
Responding to questions on the India-China border standoff, the official refrained from saying anything else.
"We refer you to the governments of India and China for further information," the official said.
China and India have been engaged in a standoff in the Doka La area in the Sikkim sector, where Indian troops stopped road construction by Chinese soldiers on June. - PTI
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