US, February 14 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau): US President Donald Trump on Thursday shared his vision for the United States’ future ties with Beijing, calling China “a very important player in the world.” He also offered to mediate in the India-China border issues.
Expressing optimism about future relations, Donald Trump said, “I think we are going to have a very good relationship with China. I got along with President Xi very well until COVID…I think China is a very important player in the world.”
Trump on India-China border issue
Addressing the media alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House, Trump said, “I look at India, I do see the skirmishes on the border, which are quite vicious, and I guess they continue to go on. If I could be of help, I’d love to help, because that should be stopped,” said Trump.
India reacts to Trump’s proposal on China
Meanwhile, India has indirectly declined President Donald Trump’s offer, reaffirming its commitment to a bilateral approach in handling the matter.
“Whatever issues we have with any of our neighbours, we have always adopted a bilateral approach to dealing with these issues,” Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said during a news briefing following Modi’s two-day visit to the US.
Summary: India reacts diplomatically to Donald Trump’s remark offering to assist in resolving its border dispute with China, emphasizing bilateral resolution efforts.