The Chinese and Indian armies are making steady progress in implementing the solutions to border issues, said Zhang Xiaogang, spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense, at a press conference in Beijing on Thursday.
He made the remarks in response to a media query about recent agreements between China and India to enhance coordination and cooperation on the boundary question.
"In the recent period of time, following the important consensus reached between the leaders of the two countries, the Chinese and Indian sides have maintained close communication on their border situation through diplomatic and military channels, and have made important progress. Now the two armies are comprehensively and effectively implementing the agreed solutions to relevant border issues, with smooth progress and gratifying effect. It is in the fundamental interests of the two countries and two peoples for China-India relations to return to the right track. The Chinese army is ready to work with the Indian side to earnestly implement the important consensus between the leaders of the two countries, push for more exchanges and interactions, promote the development of relations between the two armies, and jointly uphold sustainable peace and tranquility in the border areas," said Zhang.
Defense spokesman hails progress on China-India border solutions
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday condemned the escalation of conflict between Yemen's Houthis and Israel as Israeli airstrikes reportedly killed at least six people, injured dozens, and struck critical civilian infrastructure, including the Sanaa International Airport.
Israeli warplanes struck Houthi-used infrastructure at the Sanaa International Airport, the Hezyaz and Ras Kanatib power stations in Houthi-controlled areas, as well as the ports of Hodeidah, Salif, and Ras Kanatib on the western coast, the military said in a statement Thursday.
In this regard, Stephanie Tremblay, associate spokeswoman for Guterres, said, "The secretary-general condemns the escalation between Yemen and Israel. Israeli airstrikes today on Sanaa International Airport, the Red Sea ports and power stations in Yemen are especially alarming."
According to the spokeswoman, Guterres is deeply concerned about the risk of escalating conflict in the region and calls on all parties involved to immediately halt all military actions and exercise utmost restraint.
"The secretary-general emphasizes that international law, including humanitarian law as applicable, must be respected at all times; and he appeals to all to respect and protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. Humanitarian relief personnel also must not be targeted and must be respected and protected at all times. The secretary-general remains deeply concerned about the risk of further escalation in the region and reiterates his call for all parties concerned to cease all military actions and to exercise utmost restraint," Tremblay said.
UN chief condemns escalating conflict between Yemen's Houthis, Israel: spokeswoman
