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Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Thursday, 8 July 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 July 2021. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 July 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


China: India

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the deployment of tens of thousands of Chinese troops to the disputed border with India in Ladakh.

Answer

We continue to support a peaceful resolution of border issues between India and China, which are a bilateral matter. We welcome ongoing discussions between India and China aimed at reducing tension along the Line of Actual Control.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1871
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Armed forces Deployment Borders China India
Link
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