India states China unable to agree on joint statement

Source: India says defence gathering in China unable to adopt joint statement (2025-06-26)

India announced that China was unable to agree on a joint statement during recent defense talks, citing differences over the language and scope of the statement. The discussions, held in a bid to ease border tensions and improve military communication, did not result in a consensus, highlighting ongoing strains in bilateral relations. The failure to produce a joint statement underscores the persistent mistrust and disagreements between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. India emphasized its commitment to maintaining dialogue and military readiness, while China indicated that differences over the wording reflected deeper issues that need to be addressed through further discussions.

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