"Avoid Shifting Goalposts": India's Envoy To China On Bilateral Ties
NDTV
The ambassador highlighted how the pre-existing mechanism, agreements and protocols have helped both nations manage border affairs
India's envoy to China, Vikram Misri, has said "shifting of goalposts" should be avoided in bilateral relations as they serve as an obstacle that could block progress. Speaking at a virtual dialogue organised by a Chinese university, Mr Misri said challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, reviving economies and sweeping technological transformations have only served to amplify the importance of India-China relations.
He said the recent experience between the two countries suggests that at the ground level, when managing a difficult situation, finding a resolution hinges on mature minds and consistency between words and actions.
"The first is to avoid shifting goalposts. For long, the Indian and Chinese sides have adhered to a well-understood distinction between resolving the boundary question and managing border affairs," he said.
The ambassador highlighted how the pre-existing mechanism, agreements and protocols have helped both nations manage border affairs.
