Rajnath Singh bats for better relationship with Pakistan and China
Rajnath Singh said, "India wants better relations with Pakistan and China. We have always extended a hand of friendship and Pakistan should reciprocate and take steps to improve the relationship."
Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that India wants better relations with both Pakistan and China.
Addressing jawans of the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) at Samba in Jammu and Kashmir , Singh said India has always been a peaceful neighbour and willing to maintain and have good relations with all its neighbouring countries.
The Home Minister said India has always extended a hand of friendship and Pakistan should reciprocate and take steps to improve that relationship.
He also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has clearly conveyed to China that resolving all outstanding issues, including border disputes, is key to bilateral ties.
Singh said that ITBP has been guarding 3,488 km-long Indo-China border which is one of the most inhospitable and difficult borders.
He said that the Home Ministry is working on issues of road and telecom connectivity on Indo-China border.
Applauding the ITBP jawans, for carrying out rescue operations during natural calamities in Himalayan region, he said that they are not only the Himveers (the warriors of snow) but also Himalyaputras (sons of the Himalaya).
Rajnath Singh inaugurated the newly-constructed building of the camp of the 47th battalion of ITBP at Samba.
The Home Minister will review the situation along the Sino-Indian border and interact with troops of ITBP, which guards the border. He is also expected to chair a meeting with local administration and Border Roads Organisation about the development activities being carried out in the forward areas.
With agency inputs