NEW DELHI (Diya TV) — India has warned China that the situation along their disputed border will affect broader ties between the two countries. The warning came after reports claimed that Chinese troops entered parts of Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district.
The reports alleged that Chinese troops crossed the Line of Actual Control, or LAC, near Pukar La and Ollo in the Taksing circle. However, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu denied the reports last week. He said he would speak with the Indian Army and local organizations to establish what happened.
Khandu also said he did not believe that a Chinese incursion had taken place. He pointed to the Army’s role in guarding the border and protecting Indian territory.
The Ministry of External Affairs, or MEA, addressed the reports Tuesday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India considers peace and stability along the border a top priority. He also linked the border situation to the wider India-China relationship.
“Maintaining peace and tranquillity in these areas is of the utmost importance,” Jaiswal said. He added that the condition along the border will affect the overall state of bilateral relations.
Jaiswal also referred to the latest meeting between India and China on border issues. The 36th Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs took place Aug. 6, 2026.
During the meeting, officials from both countries held what Jaiswal described as frank discussions. They reviewed the situation along the LAC and discussed ways to prevent further tensions.
India again stressed the need to maintain peace and tranquillity along the border. According to Jaiswal, both sides also agreed to keep using existing diplomatic and military channels.
These channels include the working mechanism and meetings between local military commanders. The two countries will use them to address unresolved issues. They will also work to prevent misunderstandings and miscalculations along the LAC.
The latest dispute comes amid continuing tensions over Arunachal Pradesh. India considers the northeastern state an integral part of the country. China, however, claims the region and refers to it as part of what it calls southern Tibet.
Last week, India announced standard names for 27 places and features in Arunachal Pradesh. The move came as New Delhi sought to counter China’s efforts to rename locations in the state.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun called the move illegal and said the new names have no validity. He also said China does not recognize Arunachal Pradesh.
India responded firmly to the Chinese statement. Jaiswal reiterated New Delhi’s position that Arunachal Pradesh forms an “inalienable part” of India.
India has made clear that stability along the LAC remains central to improving wider bilateral ties with China.
