‘Avoid new complexities’: Rajnath’s strong message to China; meets defence minister Dong Jun on SCO Summit sidelines; Kailash Mansarovar yatra discussed | India News

Defence minister Rajnath Singh with Chinese counterpart Dong Jun (Image credit score: X/Rajnath Singh)

NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday met his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun in Qingdao and delivered a strong message on the way forward for bilateral ties between the 2 nations. The ministers held talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ assembly.“Held talks with Admiral Dong Jun, the Defence Minister of China, on the sidelines of the SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao. We had a constructive and forward-looking exchange of views on issues about bilateral relations,” Singh stated in a social media submit on Friday.Singh’s go to to Qingdao coincided with the resumption of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra in Tibet. It is happening after a spot of almost 5 years. The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra was suspended initially in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequently due to the navy standoff between the 2 sides on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in jap Ladakh.“Expressed my happiness on the restarting of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra after a gap of nearly six years,” stated Singh.“It is incumbent on both sides to maintain this positive momentum and avoid adding new complexities in the bilateral relationship,” he added.Singh’s go to to China got here amid efforts by each New Delhi and Beijing to reset their ties following an understanding final October to finish the navy standoff alongside the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in jap Ladakh.The defence minister additionally introduced a Madhubani portray from Bihar to his Chinese counterpart.This conventional artwork kind, also called Mithila portray, originates in Bihar’s Mithila area. It is characterised by intricate line drawings crammed with brilliant colors, patterns, and tribal motifs. These work are standard for his or her vivid earthy tones and distinctive designs.

Doval journey

On June 23, National Security Advisor Ajit Dovfal held a gathering with Chinese international minister Wang Yi in Beijing and reviewed current developments in India-China relations and underscored the necessity to promote the general improvement of the bilateral ties, together with by fostering better people-to-people ties.During the assembly, NSA Doval emphasised the necessity to counter terrorism in all its types and manifestations to keep peace and stability within the area. The two leaders additionally spoke about different bilateral, regional and international problems with mutual curiosity, in accordance to the assertion shared by the Ministry of External Affairs.