Ladakh standoff: China gives “five differing explanations” for deploying large forces at LAC: Jaishankar

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday China has given India “five differing explanations” for deploying large forces at the LAC, adding this violation of bilateral pacts has “very significantly damaged” their relationship that is now at its “most difficult phase” in the last 30-40 years.

“We are today probably at the most difficult phase of our relationship with China, certainly in the last 30 to 40 years or you could argue even more,” Jaishankar said highlighting various aspects of the bilateral ties in the last three decades.

“The relationship this year has been very significantly damaged.” (AGENCIES)