Despite Galwan clash, Ladakh standoff, MEA says ties with China have not worsened

“India is an active political and economic partner of its neighbours and is involved in various projects, including development projects with these countries,” Muraleedharan said.

“India’s relations with other countries stand on their own footing and are independent of the relations of those countries with third countries,” he said.

Earlier today, The Home Ministry said “no infiltration has been reported along Indo-China border during the last six months”. Minister of State for home affairs Nityanand Rai went on to explain that there have been cases of attempted infiltration along India-Pakistan border during the same period.