Sikkim Sector

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EAM Sushma Swaraj meets with FM of Bhutan Damcho Dorji on sidelines of BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' meet (Photo: MEA India Twitter)

Hope Doklam standoff will be solved amicably: Sushma Swaraj

The meeting is bound to send a strong signal to China that India will stand by Bhutan come what may.

12 Aug 2017 12:56 AM

Sushma Swaraj meets Bhutanese foreign minister amid Sikkim standoff

The meeting comes in the backdrop of the current standoff in Doklam a tri-junction between India, China and Bhutan.

11 Aug 2017 5:24 PM

Sikkim, which became a part of India in May 1976, is the only state which has a demarcated border with China. (Photo: Representational/File)

Sikkim standoff: Our restraint has 'bottom line', China tells India

The standoff began on June 16 after Chinese troops began constructing a road near the tri-junction with Bhutan.

04 Aug 2017 11:40 AM

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. (Photo: AP)

India should 'conscientiously withdraw troops' to end Sikkim standoff: China

On Monday, Chinese Defence Ministry said its military will safeguard China's security interests at 'any cost'.

25 Jul 2017 4:26 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping exchange greetings at the BRICS leaders' informal gathering, in Hamburg. (Photo: AP)

Amid Sikkim row, Chinese Prez says seek ‘political, peaceful settlement’ of disputes'

IX Jinping pressed the BRICS members to unswervingly build an open world economy, champion multilateralism and promote common development.

08 Jul 2017 12:08 PM

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang (Photo: YouTube)

China accuses India of ‘misleading public’ about Sikkim standoff

Indian side said that Doklam is located within the tri-junction of the three countries, that is misleading the public, said Geng.

05 Jul 2017 3:15 PM

China dismisses Jaitley's 1962 war remarks, asks India to respect Sikkim treaty

China accused Indian troops of transgressing into the Doklam area of the Sikkim sector, which it claims as a part of its territory.

03 Jul 2017 3:21 PM

China had mentioned that Donglang is being considered in their territory since “ancient times”. (Photo: China's Foreign Ministry)

Sikkim standoff: China map claims disputed area with India, Bhutan

The situation worsened when China started constructing a road near Sikkim Sector.

01 Jul 2017 8:51 PM

Forieng ministry claimed that the evidence is recognised by the Bhutan side. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Talks on Sikkim sector row only after withdrawal of Indian troops: China

Chinese Foreign Ministry said the Indian troops 'trespassed' the recognised delineated boundary between China and India on June 18.

30 Jun 2017 5:01 PM

The spokesman also said that the Chinese carried out appropriate responses to Indian Army's activities to safeguard sovereignty and territorial integrity. (Photo: Twitter/Representational)

PLA denies violating Bhutan's land, says it was on Chinese soil

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) spokesman also accused Indian troops of entering the Chinese side in Donglong area in Sikkim sector.

29 Jun 2017 2:40 PM

He also asserted that China has shut the Nathu La pass entry for Indian pilgrims travelling to Kailash Mansarovar because of the border standoff. (Photo: AFP)

China says road construction in Sikkim sector is ‘undoubtedly’ on their side

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lu Kang said the Sikkim segment of the Indo-China border was recognised by both nations.

28 Jun 2017 12:38 PM

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