'Eastern Ladakh standoff showcases India's resolve,' says Army Chief
PTI, in his address during an event held here, he also said "Chinese belligerence is evident in its continuing propensity to project power outside its region", in turn presenting a "threat to the rules-based international order". General Pande's speech highlighted the recent hosting of the Indo-Pacific Army Chiefs Conclave by the Indian Army, with participation from leaders or delegations of 30 countries bordering the Indo-Pacific region.
Also Read: Eastern Ladakh row: India may press for early disengagement of troops with China on 14 August The next significant pointer is a "rise of China". Position of political, economic, technological and military power has accorded it a "new position in the world order, which it intends to lead," he said.
"With its economic heft, China has been looking at geopolitical and trade agreements as zero-sum games. Concurrently, Chinese belligerence is evident in its continuing propensity to project power outside its region, in turn presenting a threat to the rules-based international order.
"The resolute and firm manner in which we stood up to our northern adversary during the events of April-May 2020 has made the world take notice of our political and military resolve of a rising India. Many nations today also appear ready to take our northern adversary on various issues, head-on, especially post the pandemic, as realisation of its predatory economic pursuits sink in," he said.
The border standoff in eastern Ladakh between Indian and Chinese militaries commenced on May 5, 2020, subsequent to a violent altercation in the Pangong Lake region. Also Read: Galwan Valley standoff: Three summers of clashes mark lingering border standoff India today reflects a confident optimism about the future.
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