MUMBAI (Reuters) – India on Tuesday rejected Chinese objections to Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s weekend visit to Arunachal Pradesh, saying the northeastern border state has always been “an integral and inalienable part of India”.
The Indian foreign ministry’s comments came a day after Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said Beijing was firmly opposed to Modi’s activities in the region and has lodged a diplomatic protest with India.
Modi visited Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday to inaugurate infrastructure projects, including a tunnel that will provide all-weather connectivity to the strategically located border area of Tawang.
The tunnel is expected to ensure faster and smoother movement of troops in the frontier region.
China claims Arunachal Pradesh to be a part of southern Tibet. New Delhi rejects the claim, saying Arunachal Pradesh has always been a part of India.
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