The US has backed India’s efforts to maintain control of the situation following a new battle between Indian and Chinese troops near Tawang sector in Arunachal Pradesh along the Line of Actual Control. In a statement, Pentagon Press Secretary Pat Ryder said, “We will continue to remain steadfast in our commitment to ensure the security of our partners. We fully support India’s efforts to control the situation.”
“Department of Defense continues to watch developments along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) at India-China border, We have seen People’s Republic of China (PRC) continues to amass forces & build military infrastructure along so-called LAC,” he added.
United States| We will continue to remain steadfast in our commitment to ensure the security of our partners. We fully support India's efforts to control the situation: Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder pic.twitter.com/4nzTlxOkdZ
— ANI (@ANI) December 14, 2022
“It is important to point out the growing trend by the PRC to assert itself & be proactive in areas directed toward the US allies and our partners in Indo-Pacific,” Ryder said in his statement.
Soldiers from both countries clashed on December 9 in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang area. The skirmish resulted in minor injuries on both sides.
While China’s military reported on Tuesday that Indian forces crossed the “disputed” border unlawfully on December 9, foreign ministry spokeswoman Wang Wenbin said the situation along the border with India was “generally stable.”
“As far as we know, the current border situation between China and India is generally stable. As for the specific questions you mentioned, I suggest you refer to the competent authorities,” Wang responded to a question on the clash.
