The remarks are important, given disengagement by the Chinese side has slowed. While in the first phase, disengagement happened at Galwan valley, Hot springs and Gogra, Chinese continue to maintain positions at finger 5 of Pangong lake. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Anurag Shrivastava said "respecting and strictly abiding by the LAC is the basis of peace and tranquillity in the border areas." He also reiterated that India is "fully committed to observing and respecting the LAC" and "will not accept any unilateral attempts to change the status quo along the LAC." India called the Chinese aggression a "premeditated and planned action".

Source: dna July 23, 2020 19:52 UTC