New Delhi: Taking a strong stance on the current India-China standoff, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday said that India is well-equipped to defend itself. Further stating that all countries agree with India’s position on the border standoff with China at Dokalam in Bhutan, she said, “The moment we came to know about CPEC’s (China Pakistan Economic Corridor’s) involvement in OBOR (One Belt, One Road), we objected.”
“It is wrong to say India cant ‘defend itself,”said the minister.
When asked which countries are a part of OBOR, Sushma responded that Bangladesh, Mynmar are Sri Lanka involved in the project.
Beijing alleged that Indian troops tried to stop the OBOR belt construction at Sikkim border, which is on the Donglang plateau, which they say is a Chinese territory. Bhutan, on the other hand, claims that area – refers to as Dokalam – is its own land. India has supported Bhutan’s claim.
Bureau Report
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