Constructive relationship between India and China key for regional stability: Russia

NEW DELHI: As Indian and Chinese troops remained engaged in a high-altitude standoff in eastern Ladakh, Russia on Wednesday hoped that India and China will resolve the dispute soon, noting that a “constructive” relationship between the two countries was important for regional stability.

Russian Deputy Chief of Mission Roman Babushkin said Russia was hopeful of a “positive development” on the border row in eastern Ladakh.

“We are hopeful of positive developments for the sake of peaceful neighbourhood between the two great civilizations. Constructive relationship between our Indian and Chinese friends is very important to promote regional dialogue on stability and sustainable development,” Babushkin said. (AGENCIES)