In the absence of sensitivity, we may talk to each other but little progress will be made if we do not empathise with the other side's point of view, Indian Ambassador to China Gautam Bambawale said.
The 'informal meeting' does not necessarily lead to a joint statement at Wuhan, but the primary risk here is if the expectations are high and the actual deliverables insignificant.
Militarily, 2009 is a far cry from 1962 for India and China. Politically, both nations, particularly China, have huge risks in an armed skirmish of any size, leave aside a war.
At one point in the episode, Commander Deosthalee, who is the first Indian woman to command a naval warship, compared the three of them to a trishul—such was their synergy.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?
When EAM Sushma Swaraj meets Chinese FM Wang Yi, there are other useful topics that could be discussed. How can India export more to China, reducing the trade deficit. The possibility of China making large, long term investments in the Indian economy, led by infrastructure. Increasing strategic trust, in order that incidents like Dokalam are avoided.
When EAM Sushma Swaraj meets Chinese FM Wang Yi, there are other useful topics that could be discussed. How can India export more to China, reducing the trade deficit. The possibility of China making large, long term investments in the Indian economy, led by infrastructure. Increasing strategic trust, in order that incidents like Dokalam are avoided.