27 June 2025: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday met his Chinese counterpart Admiral Don Jun and stressed that both India and China should avoid “adding new complexities” in their bilateral relationship moving forward.
The Defence Minister said the two counterparts had a “constructive and forward looking exchange of views” on bilateral ties between India and China.
“It is incumbent on both the sides to maintain this positive momentum and avoid adding new complexities in the bilateral relationship,” a part of Rajnath Singh’s tweet read.
Singh is visiting the Chinese port city of Qingdao and met Don on the sidelines of a conclave of defence ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Admiral Dong Jun was the one who welcomed Singh when he arrived in China on Thursday.
During his meeting with Don Jun on Friday, Rajnath Singh presented him with a Madhubani painting, which has its origins in the Mithila region of Bihar.
The Defence Minister also expressed joy on restarting of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra after nearly six years. The yatra was postponed in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and will resume this year starting June 30.
The first group for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will enter China via Lipulekh Pass on July 10 and the last group will depart from China for India on August 22.
Summary:
During a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the need to prevent further complications along the India-China border and maintain stability.