NEW DELHI: Despite China blocking India’s efforts in the United Nations to declare Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as an international terrorist, engagement between the two countries were increasing, Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh today said.
Addressing a press conference to talk about the initiatives taken by the Ministry during the past one year, Gen Singh said India’s engagements with China were driven by its national interest. “Our engagement with China driven by our national interest,” Gen Singh said.
On the issue of Azhar, Minister of State for External Affairs M J Akbar expressed hope that China would understand that double standards were self defeating events. “I hope that China, as a responsible nation, understands that double standards are simply self defeating events to recite,” Mr Akbar said in reply to a question on the issue. (AGENCIES)
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