Most 'warmhearted scene' since Doklam stand-off: Chinese media
October 10, 2017  08:42
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The state-run Chinese media has hailed the recent friendly exchange between Indian Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the Chinese troops at the Sino-Indian border in Nathu-la on Saturday, terming it as the most 'warmhearted scene' ever since a truce was called on the Doklam stand-off.


The Global Times, in an editorial, titled 'Sitharaman greeting sends warm signal', said that the Indian Defence Minister's traditional 'Namastey' greetings to the Chinese soldiers conveyed her hope for peace along the border and "unwillingness to see a new stand-off," adding that this was an attitude of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government at the Centre."


Sitharaman's greeting to the Chinese soldiers conveys her hope for peace on the Sino-Indian border and unwillingness to see a new stand-off. This is commonly regarded as the attitude of the Narendra Modi government," it said.


"This is a realistic and responsible attitude for the country and its people. Both before and after the Doklam crisis, the Chinese government hopes for border peace with the broad support of the Chinese people. But Indian society's understanding of their country's border policy seems ambiguous and chaotic. Some Indians believe New Delhi will take tough measures to crush Beijing's will," it added.


The light-hearted exchange saw Sitharaman greeting the Chinese soldiers 'Namastey', to which they responded with 'Ni Hao'.The two sides also discussed the meaning of their respective form of greetings.


"An Indian soldier standing beside Sitharaman is seen holding a gift in the video released by the Indian Defence Ministry, probably the most warmhearted scene since the Doklam standoff," the Chinese daily said. -- ANI
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